North West Premier Thandi Modise has wished the 80 person team that will be representing the province in the 88th Comrades Marathon to be run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg tomorrow well.
“The province has produced this year’s Old Mutual two oceans half marathon winner Steven Mokoka, the 2001 Comrades Marathon winner Andrew Kelehe as well as gold, silver and bronze medallists throughout the years and this year is not different from others for the team to do us proud. The team as our road running and ultra-marathon ambassadors carries with it our hopes and the aspirations of our youth and our rural communities in this race of endurance,” said Premier Modise.
Andrew Kelehe is accompanying and supporting his younger brother Gift who is among the participants in the 89,6 kilometers annual race. The provincial government is supporting the team with transport, accommodation and other logistical support.
Gold medals will be awarded to the first 10 men and 10 women to cross the finish line, silver all finishers under 7h30, Bill Rowan Medals to finishers under 9 hours, Bronze to finishers under 11 hours and Vic Clapham medals to finishers under 12 hours.
Prizes will be awarded to category winners. Should the winners of the 2013 Comrades Marathon break the Best Time, previously recorded for the “up run”, he or she will receive a cash payment of three hundred thousand sponsored by CATHSSETA.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele, Spokesperson
Tel: 018 388 3705
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018 388 3157
E-mail: Lkgwele@gmail.com
