Njoki, who set a South African all-comers record and personal best at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K early in July and secured her first Totalsports Women\u2019s Race victory in Durban just under a week ago with a dominant performance, faced stiffer competition in Cape Town. Ethiopia\u2019s Tadu Teshome Nare ran shoulder to shoulder with her, challenging the leading lady throughout the race.<\/p>\n
“The race was good and enjoyable,\u201d said a very pleased Njoki<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cThe course was tough with a lot of hills, and it was windy on route. However, the last kilometer was great. I feel good. This is my third race in South Africa, and I am so grateful to be able to run here. I hope to come back. The event is fantastic, especially because it’s dedicated to women, and the support was amazing. I’m glad to be here and want to remind all women that no human is limited. Do what you love and leave a remarkable legacy for future generations to remember.”<\/p>\n Tadu Teshome Nare (Ethiopia) came in second with South Africa\u2019s Glenrose Xaba rounding off the podium.<\/p>\n \u201cThe race was tough, I ran a hilly course last week, and a long run, so I felt the hills today, but I am very happy to be back in Cape Town, even though the weather is disappointing sometimes,\u201d laughs Xaba<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cI am very happy to have performed well today. It was a good race for me as I felt really strong at the end.\u201d<\/p>\n One of the Mother City’s most iconic Women’s Day celebrations, the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race, attracted a record field of 12,500 runners in 2024. On National Women\u2019s Day, these participants took to the streets of Cape Town to celebrate women and support PinkDrive. After their run, they were treated to a live performance by South African singer-songwriter Jimmy Nevis.<\/p>\n “The Mother City boasted a fantastic turnout for the Totalsports Women’s Race today on National Women\u2019s Day,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cWe were once again treated to an impressive Elite Women\u2019s 10km race, with both local and international athletes vying for the top spot on the podium. Congratulations to Christine Njoki with your impressive win today, and to Tadu Nare and Glenrose Xaba for bringing the competition. We are also thankful to the thousands of runners and walkers from diverse backgrounds who joined in on the fun today. Your support and enthusiasm made the event possible. You brought the vibe and turned it into a true celebration of women, health, and PinkDrive. It was an amazing day out in Cape Town.\u201d<\/p>\n “What a way to celebrate National Women’s Day in the Mother City,\u201d says\u00a0Nikki\u00a0Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cCape Town was abuzz as thousands of inspirational women of all ages and backgrounds participated in the Totalsports Women’s Race. The event truly celebrated women, with overwhelming support for\u00a0PinkDrive. The atmosphere was vibrant and inspiring, marking a fantastic day where women shone as the true\u00a0heroes! With two fantastic events behind us in Durban and Cape Town, we look forward to closing off the 2024 Totalsports Women\u2019s Race series in Joburg on 17 August. Jozi always brings the vibe, and we are excited to see thousands of runners and walkers proudly wearing their event t-shirts as they take over the streets of the City of Gold and #LoveTheRun with us.”<\/p>\n Please Note<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> “Due to a building fire on Sir Lowry Road in Cape Town this morning, which impacted the first half of the race route, we had to exclude the entire block from the course. The fire posed a significant safety concern, not just because of the smoke but also due to the flames encroaching on the road. We were faced with a choice: delay the race or find a safe deviation and continue. As a result, we started 20 minutes later with a slight route change, which unfortunately shortened the course by approximately a kilometer. We\u2019re proud of our team\u2019s quick response, as this all unfolded at 07:45, just fifteen minutes before the race was scheduled to start. By 08:20, the race was underway, and participants were able to enjoy a safe course for their Women\u2019s Day celebration,” says Dezroy Poole, Director of Stillwater Sports<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEXT UP<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> 2024 Totalsports Women\u2019s Race Johannesburg<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>