Earning respect in the world of athletics has been Morris Gachaga's dream for some time and the Kenyan runner is adamant he is on track to better the record he clinched at the FNB Cape Town OneRun yesterday.
Earning respect in the world of athletics has been Morris Gachaga's dream for some time and the Kenyan runner is adamant he is on track to better the record he clinched at the FNB Cape Town OneRun yesterday.
With his 33 minutes 27 seconds win, Gachaga set a new 12km world best - on a point to point course - and in the process dethroned last year's winner Stephen Mokoka, who finished sixth yesterday.
The women's race also saw a new champion after Tish Jones of Great Britain breasted the tape in 39:50. Defending champion Irvette van Zyl withdrew due to illness.
"This victory will help me earn some respect in athletics, especially back home [in Kenya]. This will open many doors in sports," Gachaga said.
He took home R25000 after winning the 12km race that attracted 14000 participants.
Lesotho's Nomakoe Nkhasi set the pace during the early part of the race, with locals Elroy Galent and Gladwin Mzazi not far off.
It was evident that the winner would come from either Gachaga, Nkhasi or Gelant. With only 3km to spare, Gachaga maintained his phenomenal pace and won.
Morris Gachaga runs new 12km record
Earning respect in the world of athletics has been Morris Gachaga's dream for some time and the Kenyan runner is adamant he is on track to better the record he clinched at the FNB Cape Town OneRun yesterday.
Earning respect in the world of athletics has been Morris Gachaga's dream for some time and the Kenyan runner is adamant he is on track to better the record he clinched at the FNB Cape Town OneRun yesterday.
With his 33 minutes 27 seconds win, Gachaga set a new 12km world best - on a point to point course - and in the process dethroned last year's winner Stephen Mokoka, who finished sixth yesterday.
The women's race also saw a new champion after Tish Jones of Great Britain breasted the tape in 39:50. Defending champion Irvette van Zyl withdrew due to illness.
"This victory will help me earn some respect in athletics, especially back home [in Kenya]. This will open many doors in sports," Gachaga said.
He took home R25000 after winning the 12km race that attracted 14000 participants.
Lesotho's Nomakoe Nkhasi set the pace during the early part of the race, with locals Elroy Galent and Gladwin Mzazi not far off.
It was evident that the winner would come from either Gachaga, Nkhasi or Gelant. With only 3km to spare, Gachaga maintained his phenomenal pace and won.
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