Lydia Simiyu wins Cape Town marathon as Mokoka defends title

Kenya’s cross country runner Lydia Naliaka Simiyu won the Cape Town marathon title held today in South Africa.

Making her debut in marathon, Simiyu clocked 2:25.41 for the title with a course record that was held by compatriot Celestine Chepchirchir in 2:26.44.

Running on home ground, Stephen Mokoka defended his title heblast won in 2019 following the cancellation of 2020 event.

The South African won the title in 2:09.58 for double victory.

Cape Town marathon

Men

1. Stephen Mokoka (RSA) 2:10:01
2. Gebru Redahgne (ETH) 2:10:17
3. Tebello Ramakongoana (LES) 2:10:24
4. Belachew Ameta (ETH) 2:10:40
5. Alex Saekwo (KEN) 2:10:59
6. Melikhaya Frans (RSA) 2:11:28
7. Isaac Mpofu (ZIM) 2:11:41
8. Sboniso Sikhakhane (RSA) 2:11:49
9. Wubshet Demisse (ETH) 2:12:30
10. Ngonidzashe Ncube (ZIM) 2:12:49

Women

1. Lydia Naliaka Simiyu (KEN) 2:25:44
2. Lucy Karimi (KEN) 2:25:56
3. Aynalem Teferi (ETH) 2:26:12
4. Gerda Steyn (RSA) 2:26:25
5. Beje Bekelu Geleta (ETH) 2:29:13
6. Esther Macharia (KEN) 2:29:17
7. Alina Armas (NAM) 2:35:07
8. Sinke Dessie Biyadgilgn (RSA) 2:37:57
9. Pulane Matsepe (RSA) 2:40:46
10. Nontokozo Happiness Mkhize (RSA) 2:41:21