Afrigather South African nationwide champion Mbuleli Mathanga, 29, left his mark on the celebrated Two Oceans half marathon in Cape City, seizing the title with a time of 01:03:58 on Sunday.
Mathanga, hailing from the Phantane Athletics Membership, showcased a strategic and composed run, outpacing a formidable area of opponents to clinch victory and pocket a hefty R25,000 prize.
In a gripping finale, Mathanga launched a calculated assault within the closing phases of the race, leaving seasoned Olympian Elroy Gelant trailing in his wake as he crossed the end line.
Notably, Mathanga credited the tenacity of fourth-place finisher Thabang Mosiako for offering powerful competitors and driving him to push more durable.
“I am completely satisfied that I’ve managed to win an enormous race just like the Two Oceans Marathon. My goal was to point out the athletes that I can compete all through,” mentioned an elated Mathanga, clearly revelling in his well-deserved triumph.
The proficient athlete, who’s coached by famend mentor Mdu Khumalo, founder and proprietor of Phantane, has been on a roll currently, having posted a formidable time of beneath 28 minutes in a latest 10 km race in Gqeberha.
Khumalo himself expressed pleasure in Mathanga’s stellar efficiency and lauded the membership’s general success, with Gerda Steyn additionally securing a victory within the ladies’s 56 km race the day before today, smashing data within the course of.
With over 29,000 runners from all over the world collaborating in each the extremely and half marathon occasions over the weekend, the Two Oceans continues to be a pinnacle of athletic excellence, drawing high expertise from far and vast.
Mathanga’s win marks a major milestone in his profession, as he emerges as a formidable power within the working world, able to tackle new challenges and conquer new horizons.
