The last sprint down the home straight proved how much Kate van Jaarsveld wanted the gold as the Farrarmere resident fended off a strong challenge from Athletic Free State’s Este van Tonder to win her first national title on September 7.
Nothing could have stopped her this time after missing out on the top three in last year’s South Africa Cross Country Championships in Gqeberha when she finished fourth.
She pulled out one last effort in the final third of the sub-veteran women’s 4km race to clinch the gold and national title in 14:32.
“I’m excited. It’s my first SA champs gold medal. I’ve placed second before. Last year, I…
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Gqeberha: Name Change – The city was officially renamed Gqeberha in
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