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The event on 12 November at the SPU South Campus Sports Precinct coincided with the university\u2019s decade celebrations. The vice-chancellor and principal, Prof. Andrew Crouch, said the event symbolised a vibrant celebration of community spirit and well-being, and has grown into a key event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- 100,8 km male<\/span>: Jean Fourie (first), Marius Wessels (second) and Jonathan Stanfley (third).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 100,8 km female<\/span>: Madiseng Motlatso, Elmien Vorster and Tinkie Geldenhuys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 50 km male<\/span>: Johan Griessel, Karl Rost and Charl Erasmus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 50 km female<\/span>: Karen Erasmus, Ronel Bailey and Theresa Hefer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- e-bike 100,8 km<\/span>: Glenwyn Burger. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- e-bike 50 km<\/span>: Piet Nieuwenhuizen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
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Jean Fourie<\/div>\n<\/span>Photo: Facebook\/Sol Plaatje University<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n- <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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