The 53rd Diamond Marathon, presented by the Kimberley Harriers Running Club, took place in Kimberley on Saturday (04/03). The winners and runners-up in the main categories are as follows: In the men’s 42,2 km race Pule Hlabahlaba placed first (2:39:17), Raoul Mabirimisa second (2:40:16), and Mojalefa Ditshwele third (2:41:33). In the women’s 42,2 km category Lulu Mxekezo took first place (3:56:46), Ilse Retief second (4:06:06), and Tanya Schoeman third (4:23:38). In the 21,1 km category for men Arthur Jantjies was first (1:09:53), Tebogo Pooe second (1:09:55), and Motseothata Thusang third (1:12:46). Finally, in the women’s 21,1 km category Christa Calitz finished first (1:41:53), Michaela van den Berg second (1:44:04), and Sarah Wolff third (1:46:47). Photo: Facebook/Kimberley Harriers Running Club

Going the distance, closing the gap with every step

The 53rd Diamond Marathon, presented by the Kimberley Harriers Running Club, took place in Kimberley on Saturday (04/03). The winners and runners-up in the main categories are as follows: In the men’s 42,2 km race Pule Hlabahlaba placed first (2:39:17), Raoul Mabirimisa second (2:40:16), and Mojalefa Ditshwele third (2:41:33). In the women’s 42,2 km category Lulu Mxekezo took first place (3:56:46), Ilse Retief second (4:06:06), and Tanya Schoeman third (4:23:38). In the 21,1 km category for men Arthur Jantjies was first (1:09:53), Tebogo Pooe second (1:09:55), and Motseothata Thusang third (1:12:46). Finally, in the women’s 21,1 km category Christa Calitz finished first (1:41:53), Michaela van den Berg second (1:44:04), and Sarah Wolff third (1:46:47). Photo: Facebook/Kimberley Harriers Running Club


The 53rd Diamond Marathon, presented by the Kimberley Harriers Running Club, took place in the Diamond City on Saturday, 4 March.

The results are as follows:

Men 42,2 km:

1. Pule Hlabahlaba (2:39:17)

2. Raoul Mabirimisa (2:40:16)

3. Mojalefa Ditshwele (2:41:33)

Women 42,2 km:

1. Lulu Mxekezo (3:56:46)

2. Ilse Retief (4:06:06)

3. Tanya Schoeman (4:23:38)

Men 21,1 km:

1. Arthur Jantjies (1:09:53)

2. Tebogo Pooe (1:09:55)

3. Motseothata Thusang (1:12:46)

Women 21,1 km:

1. Christa Calitz (1:41:53)

2. Michaela van den Berg (1:44:04)

3. Sarah Wolff (1:46:47)

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