Two Oceans Marathon top-10 results: Arthur Jantjies stuns with victory
Arthur Jantjies achieved a major upset by winning the men’s 56km race at the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town, overtaking favourite Onalenna Khonkhobe in the final kilometres, with Blessing Waison completing the podium. Picture: Tobias Ginsberg
Image: Tobias Ginsberg
Arthur Jantjies won the men’s 56km race at the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town on Sunday.
Breaking away in the final few kilometres of the contest, the relatively unknown Jantjies pulled off a big upset over the much-fancied former champion Onalenna Khonkhobe, who claimed second place.
The pair had stuck together as they neared the finish, until Jantjies pulled off his final burst at the climax to clinch the title.
Completing the podium was Blessing Waison.
Top-10 men’s results:
1 Arthur Jantjies 3:09:25
2 Onalenna Khonkhobe 3:10:00
3 Blessing Waison 03:11:13
4 Dennis Kipkosgei 03:11:29
5 Tumelo Moja 03:12:07
6 Sphamandla Nkosi 03:12:42
7 Siboniso Sikhakhane 03:12:42
8 Malixole Kalideni 03:12:49
9 Mphatso Nadolo 03:13:16
10 Msawenkosi Mthalane 03:13:32