He was the first veteran in the category 40-49 years to participate in the race, he held at the end of each year. Set at an altitude of 3,000 metres above sea level, the marathon offers a unique opportunity to literally take your breath away.
“I am back from the Lesotho race. It was tough, faster than any other year. I managed to come in 8th. The race has always drawn younger athletes as it is very tough,” said a jovial Chipere.
“At least I polished my mistakes in preparation for the Two Oceans Marathon. I want to lift the country’s flag high in that event,” he added.
A former Africa University International Peace Marathon champion, Chipere won the first Mandela Marathon three months ago.
The race ended at the exact spot where the South African anti-apartheid icon was arrested half a century ago leading to 27 years of incarceration.
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