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EDITOR: BETTIE GILIOMEE
Train triumphs in man vs machine race
MORE than 2 000 runners took part in the first Nelson Mandela Bay Train Challenge between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage on Sunday with the train beating the first runner home by only 30 seconds in a time of 01:57.26.
André Ketchem from IAC Investments was the first runner over the finish line, followed by Skhalo Nel of Gamble Pharmacy, who completed the race in 02:01.00. For the full results and more photos visit www.pe-express.co.za and www.ud-news.co.za.
Skhalo Nel from Gamble Pharmacy was the second runner over the finish line and Andre Ketchem from IAC the first. PHOTO: THEO JEPTHA
A runner from the Love Story team. Love Story is the beneficiary of the train race.
PHOTO: WERNER HILLS
Supporters of Woodridge College Prep at the finish line. They are Kirsty Fourie, Dalys Radloff and Heather von Berg. PHOTO: WERNER HILLS
On Die Burger, PE Express, PE Express Indaba and UD News VIP coach were (in no particular order) Nathasha and Amanda Welsh, Corrie and Hekkie Olivier, Hannelie and Jaden Doubell and Dicken and Fiona Els.PHOTO:LEOLYNN SMITH
The Algoa Caledonian Pipe Band were among those who provided entertainment during the train race. PHOTO: WERNER HILLS
The Graslaagte boys team from Humansdorp won first place in the schools category and the girls came second. Seen here are the girls team Renaldet Rossouw, Vonique Jack, Shaune Bruiners, Elzaandre Zalie, Shahida Kapank, Boihenita Grootboom and Jenay Dolf Grootboom at Die Burger, UD News, PE Express and PE Express Indaba photo booth. The photo booth photos are available on the following websites, www.peexpress.co.za and www.udnews.co.za. PHOTO: HEILIE COMBRINCK
The IAC team who finished only 30 seconds behind the train are, back from left, Melihaya Frans, Rodney Prins, George Ntshiliza, Zolani Ngqaqa, Andile Motwani. Front from left are Lubabalo Mdlungwana and Andre Ketchem.
PHOTO:THEO JEPTHA