Marko Mambo still on top after 2 decades
“There were a lot of young athletes coming up who were better sprinters than me, but lacked my endurance.
“It only made sense that I take up marathon races,” he said.
Despite over two decades of high-level competition, Mambo views 2005 as his best year and most successful season.
“The year 2005 was the year I won my first Two Oceans race and finished in respectable positions in the Dublin Marathon (fifth) and Mumbai Marathon (seventh).
“I also clocked my best time at the Two Oceans Marathon, finishing with a time of three hours, five minutes and 39 seconds,” he said.
Much of his acclaim revolves around the Two Oceans Marathon and it only makes sense that he wants to go out with a bang at the race.
“I have started intensive training and have two races coming soon, after which I hope to be able to gauge my preparedness.
“While the record is the endgame, I hope to win as many titles as possible while I bide my time,” he said.
Mambo has already put his name in the hat for this year’s Comrades race.
The 49-year-old came fifth at the Om Die Dam Ultra Marathon in South Africa on Saturday 14 March.