Last Sunday 14 July, Lwandle AC proved that although they may be a young club, they were more than capable hosts for #WPACC2019 League 4, held at the stunning new venue, Broadlands Stud Farm in Somerset West. The picturesque setting and once again perfect clear weather conditions provided plenty of photo opportunities, even for those who wanted to take a selfie with one of the cows, and a great day out for the hundreds of runners and spectators who made a day-trip of the event.
The athletes all loved the challenging but exciting route and competition at the front was fierce! In the Girls U20 6km Athemba Nqumashe of Bottelary managed another win, pulling away from the early leader Kia Gibbs and the ever-present Caitlyn Schlehmeyer. Oliver Stewart was on a mission in the Boys U20 8km, taking off from the gun, but he was overhauled by eventual winner Carlo Flink of Itheko, who crossed the line in 24:26. Gershon Aziza claimed 3rd in that race.
By the time the fierce Senior 10km came, even a herd of goats wanted to join in on the action, but they were quickly whisked away as they did not pay the entry fee. The winner coming out of these races can never be predicted as some courses suite runners remarkably differently. Andre Afrika of Eerste River AC seemed to relish the heart-break hill on each lap as he came out a worthy winner after lap 5 with a time of 30:29. He was followed home by marathon great Duane Fortuin and Keaton Lott. Zintle Xiniwe of Boxer claimed victory in the Women’s race, followed by a close race between Leanda du Bruyn and Vuyiseka Nkumenge.
#WPACC2019 League 5 will be hosted by Top Form at St Augustine's Cricket Club, Elfindale, on 28 July 2019 and should prove to be as much fun as always at this beautiful venue - and the challenge for League 4,5,6 prize money and points continue for the speedsters up front!
Master Men, 35 - 39, 8 km
9, Lionel Cronje, 30:46
Women 10 km
19, Johandie de Kock, 51:39
Men 10 km
37, Yohannes Hirbo, 38:04
Click here for the WP Cross Country League - Broadlands (4th league) 2019 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)
(source: WPA)
(Photo: DC Photography)
The athletes all loved the challenging but exciting route and competition at the front was fierce! In the Girls U20 6km Athemba Nqumashe of Bottelary managed another win, pulling away from the early leader Kia Gibbs and the ever-present Caitlyn Schlehmeyer. Oliver Stewart was on a mission in the Boys U20 8km, taking off from the gun, but he was overhauled by eventual winner Carlo Flink of Itheko, who crossed the line in 24:26. Gershon Aziza claimed 3rd in that race.
By the time the fierce Senior 10km came, even a herd of goats wanted to join in on the action, but they were quickly whisked away as they did not pay the entry fee. The winner coming out of these races can never be predicted as some courses suite runners remarkably differently. Andre Afrika of Eerste River AC seemed to relish the heart-break hill on each lap as he came out a worthy winner after lap 5 with a time of 30:29. He was followed home by marathon great Duane Fortuin and Keaton Lott. Zintle Xiniwe of Boxer claimed victory in the Women’s race, followed by a close race between Leanda du Bruyn and Vuyiseka Nkumenge.
#WPACC2019 League 5 will be hosted by Top Form at St Augustine's Cricket Club, Elfindale, on 28 July 2019 and should prove to be as much fun as always at this beautiful venue - and the challenge for League 4,5,6 prize money and points continue for the speedsters up front!
Master Men, 35 - 39, 8 km
9, Lionel Cronje, 30:46
Women 10 km
19, Johandie de Kock, 51:39
Men 10 km
37, Yohannes Hirbo, 38:04
Click here for the WP Cross Country League - Broadlands (4th league) 2019 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)
(source: WPA)
(Photo: DC Photography)