Stuart Marais and Christie-Leigh Hearder claimed the respective men’s and women’s titles at the Mandela Day MTB Dash in Howick today.
Andrew Hill placed second in the 42km men’s race, 19 seconds behind Marais. Third place went to Tyronne White.
“I’m so stoked to have won this at last,” said Marais.
“It’s about time. I’ve been trying since this race started and I’ve had thirds and seconds numerous times.”
Hayley Smith and Claudia Slattery finished second and third respectively in the women’s event.
The 21km men’s race was won by Nicholas Murczak, with Riley Smith winning the women’s edition.
View more results below.
Stuart Marais and Christie-Leigh Hearder were the champions at the Mandela Day MTB Dash in Howick today. Photo: KZN Mountain Biking/Facebook
42km
Men
1. Stuart Marais 1:38:12
2. Andrew Hill 1:38:31
3. Tyronne White 1:39:48
4. Dean Van Dyk 1:48:18
5. Sithembiso Masango 1:48:24
6. Ethan Jackson 1:48:26
7. Mitchel Potgieter 1:48:37
8. Kusaselihle Ngidi 1:48:54
9. Hendrik Bester 1:49:18
10. Nhlanhla Mhlanga 1:51:58
Women
1. Christie-Leigh Hearder 2:02:58
2. Hayley Smith 2:04:21
3. Claudia Slattery 2:13:58
4. Shelley Higgo 2:14:00
5. Nadine Nunes 2:18:01
21km
Men
1. Nicholas Burczak 51:00
2. Sipho Kupiso 52:04
3. Nkululeko Pewa 53:28
4. Chad Stevenson 53:53
5. Thuia Ngidi 54:52
Women
1. Riley Smith 1:07:20
2. Jodi Mackinnon 1:08:26
3. Amy Salvesen 1:14:58
4. Madison Bateson 1:18:59
5. Lara Bateson 1:19:52
