Waison, Chidzivo win Econet Vic Falls Marathon

BLESSING WAISON and Fortunate Chidzivo are this year’s Econet Victoria Falls Marathon winners.

Waison was the first to cross the finish line in the men’s category in 2 hours 13 minutes 15 seconds.

He was followed by Isaac Mpofu with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes 53 seconds and Godwin Katakura was third in 2 hours 14 minutes 24 seconds.

Chidzivo romped to victory in the women’s race in 2 hours 41 minutes 59 seconds. Last year’s winner Ethel Pangiso was second in 2 hours 46 minutes 5 seconds.

Phillipa Dube came third in 2 hours 50 minutes 28 seconds.

The 21.1km title went to Wayne Kabondo, who clocked 1 hour 3 minutes 43 seconds.

Isaac Langat finished second in 1 hour 4 minutes 2 seconds and Tatenda Hove was third in 1 hour 4 minutes 44 seconds.

Caroline Mhandu crossed the finish line in 1 hour 14 minutes 49 seconds to claim the women’s title.

Miriam Sibanda settled for second place in 1 hour 17 minutes 5 seconds while Melody Kaseke placed third in 1 hour 19 minutes 26 seconds. Herald