Femi Solaja
It was prefect victory for for South Africa in the maiden African 50km Ultra Race as the Rainbow country whose nationals hold the world records in the men’s and women’s categories, showed superiority once again winning the African Championship and the Individual events at the Valuejet Remo 50km Ultra Race held in Sagamu and Ikenne.
In the men’s African Championship, South African team worked effectively during the race with a master plan which gave them the overall title as the best in the competition, grossing the best time to beat Nigeria to the second position.
Zimbabwe, who competed in any Ultra Race first time in the country’s history, finished overall third place.
In the Women’s team event, South Africa were tops with the combined running time, ahead of Nigeria which finished in second place.
The third position in the women’s category was not decided as Zimbabwe, Namibia, Madagascar, Niger, Cameroon, Mauritius…
Source: Thisday Newspaper
