Mpumalanga runners shine at 2026 ASA Marathon Championships | Mpumalanga News

Several local runners participated in the 2026 ASA 42km Marathon Championship on Sunday, May 3 with a few bringing home medals from Durban.
Nomvula Sithole was the second South African woman to finish and scooped sixth place overall.

Roxanne Oosthuizen took first place in 35+ woman age group in both the Durban Marathon and ASA championships.

Lovers Hlatshwayo won a bronze medal in the 40+ age group for the open race and silver in the ASA Championship.

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Athletics Mpumalanga won a silver medal for the men’s 40+ team which consisted of Lovers Hlatshwayo, Jetro Sithole and Lucas Jani.

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Individual times:

• Ayabonga Mavuso 02:27:38 (personal best)
• Lovers Hlatshwayo 02:28:45
• Jetro Sithole 02:31:12
• Prince Ndlovu 02:33:11
• Lucas Jani 02:34:45
• Shellboy Mavuso 02:38:07
• Ntuthuko Maseko 02:39:22
• Mandla Nkabinde 02:48:48
• Nomvula Sithole 02:52:19 (personal best)
• Roxanne Oosthuizen 03:02:03 (personal best)