Africa Links 24 with Staff Reporter
Published on 2025-06-12 14:00:00
Seventy-six Namibian runners took part in the daunting Comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa this past weekend.
The marathon is known as the world’s oldest and most prestigious ultra-distance road race.
Among them, veteran runner Bolla Akwenye returned for his third Comrades and executed a well-paced and disciplined race, crossing the finish line in 8 hours and 50 minutes.
His effort earned him the Bill Rowan medal, awarded to athletes who finish between 7h30 and 9…
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