Irvette van Zyl ran to victory in the women’s race, at the 10 kilometre Peace Run. Her time of 33 minutes and 56 seconds was 12 seconds quicker than Kyla Jacobs’s winning time from 2022, but was still well off the course record of 32 minutes and 26 seconds. This was however not important to Van Zyl who is making a return to racing fitness from a long-term injury.
“I’m very happy to win today,” Van Zyl said. “It was a tougher course for me, because flat and fast is always a challenge for me. Coming back from injury I’m still working on my speed, but I’m happy with how today turned out. To be out here, running pain free, and enjoying the day out with so many other runners is amazing. I can’t wait for tomorrow and to watch the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon!”
Van Zyl’s winning margin was 1 minute and 24 seconds over Nwabisa Mjoli. Lisha van Onselen joined the 2023 champion and Mjoli on the women’s podium places, finishing 1 minute and 12 seconds off second place.
The 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon will be broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 4 from 05:55. Tune in to watch the 18 000 strong field race towards Africa’s First Major.
10km Peace Run Results
Men’s Results:
Adriaan Wildschutt (27:53 | New Course Record)
Andries Sesedi (28:56 | +1:03)
Collen Mulaudzi (29:35 | +1:42)
Women’s Results:
Irvette van Zyl (33:56)
Nwabisa Mjoli (35:20 | +1:24)
Lisha van Onselen (36:32 | +2:36)
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