It was a sensational weekend for the Nedbank Running Club, with green vests blazing across finish lines nationwide as our athletes delivered stellar performances and scooped top spots at multiple events.
It was a day of dominance for the green dream team at the BNAC Marathon on April 13, as Nedbank Running Club athletes shattered records and stormed to victory in style.
Bright Mikolongwe made a statement in his 48km ultra debut, winning the men’s race in 02:50:57—beating the previous record by nearly 7 minutes. Chrizell Roberts followed suit with a phenomenal run in the women’s ultra, slashing over 20 minutes off the previous record to claim top honours in 03:39:56.
In the standard marathon, Ilse Marais flew the Nedbank flag high, clinching the women’s 42.2km title in a strong 03:19:25—capping off a remarkable day for the club.
More Wins Across the Map
At Great Brak 10km, Selwyn Matthews grabbed 1st place, flying the Nedbank flag high in the Western Cape.
Rika Rossouw powered to victory at the North West Duathlon Championships, being crowned first female overall.
The Mall of the North event saw more green on the podium:
- In the 10km, Alex Aphane stormed to 1st place in 34:17, with Makwena Kobo not far behind in 3rd at 35:15.
- In the 21km, Isaac Moshia claimed 3rd with an impressive 1:10:24.
At the AGN 1 Mile Champs, young talent Leandri Pretorius took 1st place in the 14–16 years category, continuing the club’s streak of youth excellence.
In the grueling Chatsworth 52km, our endurance stars once again delivered, in the men’s open, Ncedisani Phungula and Nkosinathi Duma took 2nd and 3rd respectively.
At the KZN 5km Championships, Rylee-Kai Challenor earned a podium finish with a solid 3rd place in the junior category, clocking 18:23 and Tao Challenor stole the spotlight at the KZN 1 Mile Championships, taking 1st place in the u13 division with a winning time of 6:01.
Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K: Elite Class Performances
In Gqeberha, the green team went toe-to-toe with top athletes from across the continent:
Aklilu Asfaw finished 4th overall in a time of 28:03, followed closely by Namakoe Nkhasi in 6th with a time of 28:20 —both showing true class in a fiercely competitive field. Regardt Hattingh ran the 10km in 31:22, claiming 1st place in the junior category.
In the women’s race, Selam Gebre ran a strong race in 31:50 finishing 2nd overall.
From ultra-marathon triumphs and record-breaking performances to rising juniors making waves, this past weekend showcased the depth, talent, and spirit of the Nedbank Running Club. With grit, heart, and team pride, our athletes continue to fly the green flag with honor.