Striders runners achieve Comrades Marathon dream

Some of the Striders runners at the end of the Comrade Marathon
Some of the Striders runners at the end of the Comrade Marathon

Competing in the Comrades Marathon is a dream for every long distance runner and it is no different for Gaborone Striders athletes, who have consistently run in the world’s oldest ultra-marathon.

The club, formed in 2010 by Seleke Dintwe, Lere Matebesi and Jonathan Pelopedi, has managed to send runners to the South African event since 2011.

Striders chairperson, Tsholofelo Mvungama told Mmegi Sport the club founders decided to take part in the Comrades Marathon after the inaugural Gaborone Steinmetz Marathon. 

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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