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Renowned for his tactical acumen, the PUMA athlete has a devastating kick in the final stages of the three-quarter mile race which has earned him the National Title in the 1500m in 2018, 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n
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With a best time of 3:37.93 in the 1500m and 14:24 in the 5000m, Sibiya knows how to turn it on. But he is no slouch away from the track either, his 28:48 PB in the 10km is testament to his versatility. That time coming at the 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K on 9 July.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI took part in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K to check and improve my overall endurance, while preparing for a new personal best in the 10km,\u201d confirms Sibiya<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cThe race went well, and I accomplished my targets. I then entered the Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K as part of my training.\u201d<\/p>\n Now the 29-year-old has set his sights on the final leg of the series in Johannesburg. Sibiya will be no stranger to the streets of the City of Gold as he is based there and spends much of his time training around the hilly streets of Auckland Park close to the UJ Campus, whom he has represented for the last few years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI am excited to be competing in the last event of the series,\u201d admits Sibiya. \u201cIt\u2019s a great series to compete in. You get exposure, the atmosphere is amazing, and the vibe is unbeatable. The series is tough and really pushes the boundaries.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sibiya has only hit the roads on four occasions in his career, all over 10km and his improvement has been steady. From a 31:09 debut in 2018, Sibiya has chipped away at his time, going 30:00 in 2019, 29:10 at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K in 2022 to his PB of 28:48 in Durban this year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe love having Nkosinathi Sibiya, SA\u2019s top 1500m athlete, compete in the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cThe series is a fun way for athletes to enhance endurance, while elevating performance. \u00a0The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series presents an exciting challenge that will undoubtedly benefit the overall athletic capabilities of all athletes. We would like to invite all SA Elites, irrespective of the discipline that they specialize in, to follow Nkosinathi\u2019s lead and join us at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day. Get ready to #RunYourCity.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licenced Runners R240.00<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Unlicenced Runners R240.00 plus Temp Licence R60.00<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Standard Entry Includes<\/u>:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Peak Cap<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Drawstring Bag<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Socks<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Shoelaces<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DHL Water Bottle<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Race Number with Timing Chip<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lively Sponsor Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amazing Route Entertainment Points from Start to Finish<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transport Service (to start and from finish)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>When entering the Absa <\/strong>RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K<\/strong> online entrants can choose to support four local charities: \u00a01. Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD)<\/strong>, 2. Cotlands<\/strong>, 3. Johannesburg SPCA<\/strong> and 4. Johannesburg Heritage Foundation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n PRIZE PURSE<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series <\/strong>boasts an impressive, combined Prize Purse of R 1\u00a0560\u00a0000.00<\/strong> in 2023. Each of the five events will be assigned R312\u00a0000.00 in prize money of which R252\u00a0000.00 will be allocated towards the Open Category (R126 000.00 going to Top 10 Open Men\u2019s and R126 000.00 to Top 10 Open Women\u2019s), and R60\u00a0000 towards Age Categories (Junior, 40 \u2013 49, 50 \u2013 59, 60 \u2013 69 and 70+ Age Categories). To view the prize purse breakdown please visit https:\/\/runyourcityseries.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n WIN A CHERY TIGGO 4 PRO URBAN VEHICLE<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>One lucky entrant will go home with a stylish Chery <\/strong>Tiggo 4 Pro Urban Vehicle <\/strong>valued at over R308\u00a0900.00 compliments of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong> and event partners Chery<\/strong> South Africa<\/strong> and Absa Vehicle and Asset Finance<\/strong>. To be in the running to win this fantastic prize the following three boxes need to be ticked: you need to enter the event (and pay the entry fee), collect your race number (during the stipulated race pack collection times) and be on the start line on event day.<\/p>\n<\/a>
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\n Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n Sunday 24 September 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n 08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Start & Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\n Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n Standard Entry:<\/strong><\/p>\n