Janet Mbhele proved her determination at the Durban International City Marathon – which also doubled up as the Athletics South Africa National Marathon Championships – to take the national women’s title on Sunday, 8 May 2022.
Mbhele crossed the finish line in a time of 2:43.07 to finish as the top South African and third overall in the 42km race, with Kenyan athlete Shelmith Muriuki securing victory in 2:37:54.
“I was targeting a top finish and ended up getting a top-three finish.” – SA National Marathon Champion, Janet Mbhele
“I am happy to be a South African champion. I was targeting a top finish and ended up getting a top-three finish,” said Mbhele after her performance.
Stella Marais of Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) finished fourth overall in 2:46:30, taking silver in the ASA Marathon Championships, and Zinhle Shabalala was fifth in 2:48:03, securing bronze in the domestic battle.
DURBAN INTERNATIONAL MARATHON – leading ladies, 1st SA woman is 3rd, Janet Mbhele. pic.twitter.com/MQKPB7hma3
— Mthandeni Nene (@MthandeniNene) May 8, 2022
“Congratulations to the winners, their coaches and respective provinces for the achievements of the day. We also recognise all the podium finishers. It was a beautifull race and we say thank you to all athletes, KwaZulu-Natal Athletics and all who made this Championship the success it was,” said James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa.
Photo 1 Caption: Janet Mbhele (previously pictured) proved her determination at the Durban International City Marathon – which also doubled up as the Athletics South Africa National Marathon Championships – to take the national women’s title on Sunday, 8 May 2022. Photo: Totalsports (Twitter)
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