Arthur Jantjies wins inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town

Arthur Jantjies won the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town on Sunday in 2:15:14, setting a personal best and securing his third victory in the city this year. The Hopetown runner pulled away from his rivals in the final two kilometres; Tsépo Ramashamole finished 10 seconds behind in second, with Moses Tarakinyu third. Ethiopia’s Bize Beyira Negasa won the women’s race in 2:36:42, finishing 7 minutes and 11 seconds ahead of South Africa’s Malineo Mahloko. The marathon drew 4,500 entrants, while another 22,000 athletes participated in the 21km, 10km and 5km events.