{"id":843,"date":"2023-05-14T16:41:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-14T14:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/?p=843"},"modified":"2023-05-14T16:41:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-14T14:41:28","slug":"kipruto-and-loleo-triumphant-in-absa-run-your-city-cape-town-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runridedive.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/14\/kipruto-and-loleo-triumphant-in-absa-run-your-city-cape-town-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"Kipruto and Loleo triumphant in Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kenya\u2019s Victor <\/span>Kipruto<\/span> and Veronica <\/span>Loleo<\/span> took line honours in the <\/span>2023 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K<\/span> in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s races respectively<\/span> on Sunday 14 May 2023<\/span>, but it was a <\/span>hard-fought<\/span> win for both, <\/span>particularly <\/span>in the men\u2019s race with the <\/span>South African<\/span>s showing the <\/span>Kenyan <\/span>a <\/span>little respect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Windy and blustery conditions for the first time since the race\u2019s inception in 2015, saw the race become a tactical war of attrition until the field hit the bottom side of the City. With shelter from the wind, the pace picked up tremendously.<\/span><\/p>\n

Halfway was passed in 14:43 with a big bunch of around 20 athletes all bunched together to seek shelter from the wind, this in spite <\/span>of <\/span>the efforts of <\/span>Kipruto<\/span> throwing in surges to test the waters. That leading pack consisted of the likes of newly crowned SA 10k Record Holder, Precious <\/span>Mashele<\/span>, SA 5000m Record Holder, Elroy <\/span>Gelant<\/span>, Thabang <\/span>Mosiako<\/span> and <\/span>Mbuleli<\/span> Mathanga<\/span> amongst others. A projected finishing time of around 29<\/span> min<\/span>utes<\/span> was on the cards.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the field had other ideas and as they came into the lower Cape Town City area, there was a marked increase in the pace that saw the lead pack drop from first around 20 athletes to close to 10, before <\/span>Kipruto<\/span>, just before the 7km <\/span>mark <\/span>as the athletes turned into the City at lower Adderley Street, threw in another surge and dragged the inform <\/span>Mosiako<\/span>and <\/span>Mashele<\/span> with him.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mosiako<\/span>, who smashed his 10km PB at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA<\/span> 10K by a whopping 34<\/span> seconds to clock 27:52, took the lead around the 8km mark. But the Kenyan came back at him as <\/span>Mashele<\/span> was struggling to hold on. <\/span>Mashele<\/span> did close a gap that opened and as they came around the bend at the bottom of Adderley Street as it turned into Wale Street, the trio w<\/span>ere <\/span>all together again. The final kilometre descends to the bottom of Lower Long Street and <\/span>Kipruto<\/span> opened a gap over <\/span>Mashele<\/span> and <\/span>Mosiako<\/span> on the fast descent. Crossing the line in 28<\/span>:<\/span>28, <\/span>Kipruto<\/span>had run the second half in 13:45. <\/span>Mashele<\/span> finishing second (28:36) and <\/span>Mosiako<\/span> two seconds behind.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy plan was to win the race. I came here to win,\u201d said <\/span>Kipruto<\/span>. \u201cWe were a big bunch in the beginning because of the wind, and it is easier to run in <\/span>a <\/span>bunch when the wind blows, but once we had some shelter, I knew it was time to go.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI felt a bit cold towards the end and that stopped me from being able to sprint in the final kilometre,\u201d said <\/span>Mashele<\/span>who broke the SA 10km Record at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K, taking three seconds off the previous record.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s race, <\/span>Loleo<\/span> who came into the race with a 30:53<\/span> PB and was <\/span>the <\/span>favourite along with<\/span> Uganda\u2019s <\/span>Prisca <\/span>Chesang<\/span> (30:19), stuck like <\/span>g<\/span>lue to the <\/span>pace<\/span>setter<\/span>, Gladwin <\/span>Mzazi<\/span>. <\/span>Loleo<\/span> ran virtually even splits as she went through 5km in 15:52 and closed the second half in 15:44. Behind her Prisca <\/span>Chesang<\/span> had to give way to the relentless pace after sticking with <\/span>Loleo<\/span> for the first 4k. Lesotho National 10km record holder, <\/span>Neheng<\/span> Khatala<\/span>, who ran the record on this very course in 2022, moved into second and was only caught by Uganda\u2019s <\/span>Docus<\/span> Ajok<\/span> in the final kilometre. The duo had duel to the line with <\/span>Ajok<\/span> just edging <\/span>Khatala<\/span>, 32:09 to 32:13.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI stuck to the <\/span>pace<\/span>setter <\/span>as he was doing exactly what we asked him to do,\u201d said <\/span>Loleo<\/span>. \u201cI\u2019m really happy with my run in the wind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Absa\u2019s Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Sydney Mbhele<\/span>, said, \u201cCongratulations to all the winners of the Absa R<\/span>UN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K and <\/span>everyone who participated. I am incredibly proud to have participated in the race. It was an exciting experience to run alongside so many passionate individuals and be part of this amazing event.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe community spirit was truly inspiring. People of all fitness levels <\/span>participated,<\/span> and it was encouraging to see how much they care about their health and wellbeing. The race was a great reminder that with determination and <\/span>teamwork, we can achieve great things. <\/span>We trust that our Team Absa Walk Run community on Strava also had a wonderful experience at the race. <\/span>Together we can do more, <\/span>Siyabangena<\/span>. <\/span>Well done to everyone!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to<\/span> Victor <\/span>Kipruto<\/span> and <\/span>Veronica <\/span>Loleo<\/span> for their stellar performances today at the<\/span> 8<\/span>th<\/span> annual <\/span>Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/span>CAPE TOWN 10K<\/span>,\u201d says <\/span>Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/span>.<\/span> \u201c<\/span>Not even the C<\/span>ape Doctor <\/span>could get in the way of these world class athletes. A big thank you to each and every entrant, our sponsors and partners, for making it possible to host the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in the magnificent Mother City.<\/span> Today the event was back to <\/span>its full-scale post the pandemic, and it felt amazing. <\/span>From Monday<\/span> onwards <\/span>it\u2019s full steam ahead as we shift our focus to Durban. We\u2019ll be sharing some very exciting news this coming week. Watch this space.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/span>: \u00a0<\/span>2023 <\/span>Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/span>Series<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Sunday 02 April 2023<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/span>GQEBERHA 10K<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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2. <\/span>Sunday 14 May 2023<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/span>CAPE TOWN 10K<\/span><\/p>\n

Start Time<\/span>:<\/span> 08:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Start Venue<\/span>: \u00a0<\/span>Woodbridge Island, Milnerton<\/span><\/p>\n

Finish Venue<\/span>: \u00a0<\/span>Lower Long Street opposite Absa Building<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. <\/span>Sunday 09 July 2023<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/span>DURBAN 10K<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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4. <\/span>Sunday 27 August 2023<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/span>TSHWANE 10K<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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5. <\/span>Sunday 24 September 2023<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Absa RUN YOUR CITY <\/span>JOBURG 10K<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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