Malawian long distance runner Solly Manduwa has finished in eighth place during the 95th Comrades Marathon this morning in South Africa.
Manduwa completed the marathon in 5:46:10 and in the top ten, he is the only athlete who is not a South African national.
He is expected to receive 15,000 Rands (About K1 million) for his exploits while the winner Tete Dijana, who finished in 5:30:38 is expected to get R260 000 (about K18 million).
South Africans Edward Mothibi (5:33:46) and Dan Moselakwe (5:36:25) finished second and third respectively.
Russian athlete Alexandra Morozova finished the race in 6:17:48, becoming the best female athlete at the marathon. The race this year had 15,956 registered partcipants.
Meanwhile, Dalitso Resort in Mangochi has rewarded Solly Manduwa K250,000 and a free weekend holiday at the resort. Dalitso Resort managing director Edwin Banda has told the local media that the reward is in recognition of Manduwa’s feat.
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