Staff Reporter.
Stephen Mokoka produced another brilliant race to win the Cape Town Marathon for the second time on Sunday.
Mokoka crossed the finish line in a time of 2:10.01 to win his second race from two starts – winning back in 2018.
Winning or running a fast time in a marathon is always a blessing, so I’m happy with the way the race unfolded,” said Mokoka, who overcame the wet conditions to win the race for the second time in his career.
“I knew we could run faster, but the rain made it difficult and I was glad to be able to run hard over the last two kilometres.
“Seeing thousands of runners in the field today was awesome. I’m glad we’re able to race in South Africa again and I’m grateful for the opportunity.”
Winning or running a fast time in a marathon is always a blessing, so I’m happy with the way the race unfolded,” said Mokoka, who overcame the wet conditions to win the race for the second time in his career.
Ethiopia’s Gebru Redagne took second place as he finished in 2:10.17 with Lesotho’s Tebello Ramakongoana third with a time of 2:10.24.
And that’s it. @tlotlomoko makes it two wins from two starts at the #SanlamCapeTownMarathon crossing the line unofficially in 2:10.01. That’s his 6th marathon win from 16 starts. pic.twitter.com/rGxinKcj0Q
— Cape Town Marathon (@CTMarathon) October 17, 2021
In the women’s race, Kenya’s Lydia Simiyu earned the biggest paycheck of her career as she won in a blistering time of 2:25..44.
Simiyu, who was making her debut at the marathon, set a new course record and secured the fastest women’s marathon on South African soil.