Kalmer wins in Durban

Rene Kalmer

The streets of Durban were buzzing with activity on Sunday, 22 July 2012 when 4900 runners and walkers gathered at the Kings Park Athletic Stadium to participate in the much loved Totalsports Ladies Race in celebration of the upcoming Women’s Month.  Defending champion Rene Kalmer proved to be fighting fit on the day, sprinting to victory in an impressive time of 34minutes21seconds.

According to Kalmer windy conditions experienced on the day resulted in a tough race.  “Today’s race was difficult.  The wind was really strong at the start, while the route itself featured quite a lot of turns.  It is always nice taking part in Durban though, and I always enjoy the race as it is about the ladies.  There was a really nice vibe at the start of the race and this continued on route.  The support on route was just as nice.  After today’s race I am really confident about the Olympics.  I must admit what started out as excitement has now turned to a little stress,” laughs Kalmer.

Poppy Mlambo placed 2nd, while Puseletso Dladla finished 3rd.

Rene Kalmer departs for London on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 where she will represent South Africa at the Olympic Games in the marathon on Sunday, 05 August 2012.

EVENT INFORMATION:  Totalsports Ladies Race Durban

Runners and walkers could choose between a fun 5km run/walk and a 10km run/walk.

DATE:                            Sunday, 22 July 2012
VENUE:                        Kings Park Athletic Stadium (Durban)
DISTANCE:                  5km run/walk & 10km run/walk
START:                          09h30

The Jes Foord Foundation was the charity of choice of the 2012 Totalsports Ladies Race Durban. This inspiring foundation offers free counselling and support for rape victims.  The 2012 Totalsports Ladies Race Durban was organised under the auspices of and in partnership with KwaZulu Natal Athletics (KZNA).

Nike South Africa is the official footwear and apparel partner of the 2012 Totalsports Ladies Race.  All participants stand the chance to win spectacular prizes compliments of this exciting sports brand.

RESULTS:

TOTALSPORTS LADIES RACE
TEN KILOMETRE ROAD RACE
KWAZULU NATAL ATHLETICS & ASA CERTIFIED.
DURBAN  JULY 22, 2012  9:30 A.M.

NOTE: PROVISIONAL RESULTS

AGE GROUP:  OPEN
Place Last Name            First Name           No    Age Cat Club       Time

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1 KALMER               RENE                  1468  31   O NEDCGA       34:21
2 MLAMBO               POPPY                   47  31   O BIDWP        36:27
3 DLADLA               PUSELETSO             1455  20   O SAVAGES      36:41
4 SMITH                CARY-ANN              1669  32   O NEDKZN       37:09
5 SIRAYI               THABISA               2950  18   J LIONS        37:52
6 CAREY                JANENE                 590  40 40+ BOXER        38:35
7 MKHIZE               HAPPINESS             2267  20   O BIDVEST      40:17
8 CHAKA                LINEO                 2665  25   O NEDKZN       40:25

AGE GROUP:  15-19

Place Last Name            First Name           No    Age Cat Club       Time

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1 SIRAYI               THABISA               2950  18   J LIONS        37:52
2 CUTWANA              EMIHLE                2954  16   J LIONS        40:54
3 GWALA                PHUMZILE                56  16   J SAVAC        41:56
4 FLETCHER             KELLY                 1449  17   J TOTI         42:27
5 MBATHA               NOMPUMELELO           4890  18   J KLIPSTRID    42:35
6 CHILI                SILINDILE             2511  18   J CHESTER      42:59
7 SITHOLE              NONDUMISO             4897  16   J KLIPSTRID    43:18
8 KENEUOE              FOLOKO                2664  16   J NEDKZN       43:23

AGE GROUP:  40+

Place Last Name            First Name           No    Age Cat Club       Time

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1 CAREY                JANENE                 590  40 40+ BOXER        38:35
2 SILVER               SHANI                 2029  42 40+ WEST         41:21
3 BRIDGER              LYDIA                 1506  47 40+ AMANZI       50:02

AGE GROUP:  50+

Place Last Name            First Name           No    Age Cat Club       Time

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1 SHADWELL             JULIE                 2402  50 50+ KEARS        46:41
2 ENGELS               JANINE                1110  50 50+ PDAC         47:39
3 FISMER               SANDY                 1582  59 50+ HILTON       48:01

AGE GROUP:  60+

Place Last Name            First Name           No    Age Cat Club       Time

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1 FISHER               PATRICIA              1662  60 60+ STELLA       54:46
2 FEHER                LINDA                 1145  60 60+ HIGHWAY    1:04:53
3 YELSETH              PAMELA                1100  69 60+ AMANZI     1:12:40

AGE GROUP:  70+

Place Last Name            First Name           No    Age Cat Club       Time

===== ==================== ==================== ===== === === ========== =======

1 TREGENNA             GILL                  2333  70 70+ WEST         57:09
2 DE KLERK             GLORIA                2747  70 70+ RWFLKZN      58:36
3 BEKKER               HESTER                 819  77 70+ STELLAKZN  1:05:42