{"id":58538,"date":"2024-10-14T20:42:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T18:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=58538"},"modified":"2024-10-14T20:42:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T18:42:09","slug":"precious-mashele-celebrates-birthday-as-fastest-south-african-to-complete-a-5km-run-on-sa-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/precious-mashele-celebrates-birthday-as-fastest-south-african-to-complete-a-5km-run-on-sa-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"Precious Mashele celebrates Birthday as fastest South African to complete a 5km run on SA soil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Precious Mashele delivered a stellar performance on Sunday, 13 October 2024, successfully defending his title at the Boxer Super Run in Durban and becoming the fastest South African to complete a 5km run on home soil with an impressive time of 13:39. In the Women\u2019s Elite Race, Karabo More took top honours, crossing the finish line in 16:16.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very happy to have won today, especially since it\u2019s my birthday,\u201d says a beaming Precious Mashele. \u201cThe race was exciting. We ran the same route as last year, but this time without the wind. All of my Boxer teammates were fierce competition\u2014whenever we race in the RUN YOUR CITY events, they\u2019re always on the podium, so I knew they\u2019d push me hard. In the last 2km, I made sure to up the pace so they couldn\u2019t catch me. I had some doubts, as I haven\u2019t been racing well, but I reminded myself that it\u2019s my birthday, and this win is a gift to myself. The Boxer Super Run holds a special place for me\u2014Boxer Superstores and Stillwater Sports take such great care of us athletes, so performing well here means a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Boxer Athletics Club claimed all three spots on the podium with Kabelo Mulaudzi finishing 2nd and Chris Mhlanga 3rd.<\/p>\n<p>Making her debut at the Boxer Super Run, Karabo More of Boxer Athletics Club delivered a standout performance in the Elite Women\u2019s Race. \u201cI\u2019ve been off the racing scene for a while, so today was all about regaining my confidence,\u201d says a delighted More. \u201cAs part of my comeback, I\u2019ve decided to enter races as they come, just to gauge where I am in my training. My strategy was to stay with the pack, work with the other women, and then in the last 2km, really push. It\u2019s all about taking risks and seeing where they put you. I didn\u2019t expect to win today\u2014I was running with the big girls. Those girls are very strong. It wasn\u2019t until the last kilometre that I thought, \u2018I\u2019ve got this.\u2019 That\u2019s the key moment in the race. The Boxer Super Run is tough and extremely fast. Winning feels amazing, and I\u2019ll definitely be back next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gerda Steyn (Phantane AC) came in 2nd, with Cacisile Sosibo (Boxer Athletics Club) finishing 3rd.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was an amazing race today,\u201d says Gerda Steyn. \u201cWhile 5km isn\u2019t my usual race distance, I absolutely loved every moment from start to finish. The strong competition really pushed me, and I\u2019m happy with my time. I wasn\u2019t too focused on my pace during the race, but finishing in second place means a lot to me. I was putting myself out there and following the race tactics, and overall, I\u2019m really, really pleased with the outcome. The ice is broken now with the Boxer Super Run 5K Series, and I definitely hope to be back next year!&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58536\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58536\" style=\"width: 1366px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/bsrpr\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/8fc952781d2d\/precious-mashele.webp?w=75&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 75w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/bf627d1d78c6\/precious-mashele.webp?w=100&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 100w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/ab93bae5ee7d\/precious-mashele.webp?w=150&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 150w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/c2992a633b54\/precious-mashele.webp?w=240&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 240w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/3d10b79f9080\/precious-mashele.webp?w=320&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 320w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/2a611c238f10\/precious-mashele.webp?w=500&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 500w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/a6bdf7f2c9c6\/precious-mashele.webp?w=640&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 640w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/5984a3e9a52c\/precious-mashele.webp?w=800&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 800w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/96a5dc3f613f\/precious-mashele.webp?w=1024&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 1024w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/45ac9197de60\/precious-mashele.webp?w=1280&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 1280w, https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/34ec5fc54081\/precious-mashele.webp?w=1600&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 1600w\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58536\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyNC8xMC9ic3Jwci5qcGc\/e0ccb92f296d\/precious-mashele.webp\" alt=\"Precious Mashele\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Precious Mashele<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe Boxer Super Run delivered a thrilling display of talent today in Durban,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. \u201cWe are thankful to all the participants, supporters, and sponsors who contributed to the success of this event. It was inspiring to see elite athletes, emerging talent, and runners from all walks of life come together to push their limits over 5km. A huge congratulations goes out to Precious Mashele and Karabo More for your outstanding performances in the Elite Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s races. You&#8217;ve truly set the bar high for South Africa&#8217;s future running stars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Congratulations to Precious Mashele and Karabo More for their incredible performances at the Boxer Super Run Durban,&#8221; says Lee-Ann Pillay, Head of Marketing at Boxer Superstores. &#8220;You took elite racing to the next level and had us all on the edge of our seats. It was an absolute privilege to witness this level of talent right here on South African soil. A heartfelt thank you to the thousands of runners who came out to make the day so special. It was a memorable celebration of fitness, fun, and community spirit, and we can&#8217;t wait to bring the same excitement to Tshwane for the debut of the Boxer Super Run Tshwane on Sunday, 10 November!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>EVENT INFORMATION: 2024 Boxer Super Run Durban<\/p>\n<p>The Boxer Super Run Durban, starting at Snell Parade, passing through Lagoon Drive, and concluding at Blue Lagoon Park, welcomed participants of all levels\u2014from elite athletes to casual joggers and leisurely walkers.<\/p>\n<p>Impressive Prize Purse: The 2024 Boxer Super Run in Durban featured an impressive prize purse of R147,200.00, available to both the Elite Race and Open Wave participants. In the Elite Race, prize money was awarded to the top 8 male and female finishers, with the winners each receiving a well-earned R20,000. Additionally, in the Open Wave, the top 3 male and female finishers across various categories\u2014Junior, Open, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+\u2014were also recognized and rewarded for their efforts.<\/p>\n<p>NEXT UP: 2024 Boxer Super Run Tshwane<\/p>\n<p>Date: Sunday 10 November 2024<br \/>\nDistance: 5km<br \/>\nStart Venue: TUKS (Uitspan), Koedoespoort 456-Jr, Pretoria, 0186<br \/>\nFinish Venue: TUKS (Uitspan), Koedoespoort 456-Jr, Pretoria, 0186<\/p>\n<p>Event Waves &amp; Start Times:<br \/>\n\u2022 07:00 \/ OPEN WAVE (Anyone and everyone, club runners, serious runners, schools, runners who prefer an early start, masses)<br \/>\n\u2022 08:00 \u2013 09:30 \/ SUPER SOCIAL WAVE (Dress up, groups, company groups, charities, runners who prefer a slightly later start)<br \/>\n\u2022 09:45 \/ ELITE WOMEN<br \/>\n\u2022 10:10 \/ ELITE MEN<br \/>\n\u2022 10:30 \/ Young Stars 1km (U9\/U10)<\/p>\n<p>Entry Fee:<br \/>\n\u2022 R100.00<br \/>\n\u2022 R60.00 Temp License<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Age of Entrant: 9 years old<\/p>\n<p>Entries Open: Monday 09 September 2024<br \/>\nEntries Close: Tuesday 05 November 2024<\/p>\n<p>Entry Includes:<br \/>\n\u2022 Boxer Super Run Event Performance T-shirt<br \/>\n\u2022 Race Number<br \/>\n\u2022 Fantastic Goodie Bag<br \/>\n\u2022 Boxer Super Run Medal at the finish<\/p>\n<p>Enter Online Via: www.webtickets.co.za<\/p>\n<p>Facebook: Boxer Superstores \/ Boxer Super Run 5K<br \/>\nInstagram: @boxer_superstores \/ @boxer_superun5k<\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Precious Mashele delivered a stellar performance on Sunday, 13 October 2024, successfully defending his title at the Boxer Super Run in Durban and becoming the fastest South African to complete a 5km run on home soil with an impressive time of 13:39. 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