Badenhorst, Scheffer claim XTERRA Trail Run victories
Altus Badenhorst and Leilani Scheffer set the course ablaze in Buffelspoort on Sunday, 22 January 2017 completing the 12km XTERRA Trail Run in 52 minutes 34 seconds and 01 hour 34 seconds respectively.
According to Badenhorst, the 12km XTERRA Trail Run route was challenging. “I come from a road running background. I entered the XTERRA Trail Run for the variation. I love being out in nature and will definitely be back next year.” Johnny Young came in second, while Herman Muhder rounded off the podium on the day.
“Today was very nice,” says Scheffer. “The water points were perfectly placed. The weather was nice and cool. My goal for today was to enjoy the race. This is definitely an event that I’d like to do every year. My next event will be the Cell C AfricanX Trailrun in the Western Cape. I’ll be teaming up with Carla Van Huyssteen.” Adel Terblanche came in second, while Lilandi Swanepoel finished third.
Zandre Du Plessis’ finishing time of 26 minutes 22 seconds secured him the top spot on the podium in the men’s 6km XTERRA Trail Run. “I am really happy with my time,” says Du Plessis. “A friend of mine entered the XTERRA triathlon. So I came along to do the trail run. It was a very nice event. The routes are beautiful.” Liam Theunissen came in second, while Divan Scholtz finished third.
Lizzy Dlhiwayo was the runner to beat in the women’s 6km XTERRA Trail Run crossing the finish line in 28 minutes 58 seconds. According to Dlhiwayo, she is training for Cross Country races. “The route was really nice. I am very happy with my performance.” Mia Jooste came in second, while Stefanie Ash finished third.
The XTERRA Trail Run incorporates the trail run routes of South Africa’s premier off-road triathlon, the Fedhealth XTERRA.
RESULTS: 2017 XTERRA Trail Run Buffelspoort
Date: Sunday, 22 January 2017
Venue: Buffelspoort Dam
12km Men
1 Altus Badenhorst 00:52:34, 2 Johnny Young 00:56:14, 3 Herman Muhder 00:57:34, 4 Sello Ramakolo 00:58:04, 5 Aaron Molusi 00:58:26, 6 Itumeleng Khumalo 01:02:12, 7 Dintwe Appie 01:03:40, 8 Warrick Kernes 01:04:37, 9 Leon Scholtz 01:06:48, 10 Dean Chambers 01:07:23
12km Women
1 Leilani Scheffer 01:00:34, 2 Adel Terblanche 01:08:05, 3 Lilandi Swanepoel 01:10:03, 4 Marizette B 01:13:04, 5 Yolanda Schabort 01:13:04, 6 Melinda Mcleod 01:13:37, 7 Leanri Williamson 01:17:06, 8 Maxie Doman 01:17:58, 9 Carnel Van Onselen 01:18:09, 10 Tiani Annandale 01:20:11
6km Men
1 Zandre Du Plessis 00:26:22, 2 Liam Theunissen 00:29:27, 3 Divan Scholtz 00:31:09, 4 Dalton Jedrisko 00:31:28, 5 Nico Luus 00:33:40, 6 Darren Nasit 00:33:59, 7 Nicky Ndlovu 00:34:27, 8 Bruno Frota 00:36:07, 9 James Ross 00:37:04, 10 Paul Van Niekerk 00:39:02
6km Women
1 Lizzy Dlhiwayo 00:28:58, 2 Mia Jooste 00:37:20, 3 Stefanie Ash 00:38:03, 4 Almarie Horn 00:38:22, 5 Elsa le Roux 00:41:26, 6 Carla Du Plessis 00:42:01, 7 Caramie Van Schalkwyk 00:42:20, 8 Elze Swart 00:43:22, 9 Maryke Bartmann 00:43:24, 10 Suzanne Maritz 00:43:57
Next up on the South African XTERRA Trail Run calendar:
Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth)
Date: | Sunday, 12 February 2017 |
Venue: | Kings Beach |
Distance & Entry Fee: | 6km / R120 |
12km / R180 |
Grabouw (Western Cape)
Date: | Sunday, 26 February 2017 |
Venue: | Grabouw Country Club |
Distance & Entry Fee: | 6km / R120 |
12km / R180 |
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