Johannes wins Sam Nujoma Half-Marathon

JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA Namibia's marathon sensation Helalia Johannes added another medal to her collection after winning the MTC Sam Nujoma Half-Marathon in Windhoek yesterday morning. Johannes finished the 21-km race for women in a time of 1:17:51. She was followed by veteran athlete Beata Naigambo, with Ester Haitope in third place The men's 21-km run was won by Jeremia Shaliaxwe in a time of 1:09:45. Mynhardt Kauanivi came second and Matheus Kadhingula finished in third place. The 10-km men's race was won by Viuds Goel, who clocked 36:47, followed by Joy-deep Chandra in second place and JG van Graan finishing third.The women's race over 10 km was won by Rauna Eelu clocking 40:40, followed Beata Jeremia and Louise van Graan in third. The half-marathon is held annually in honour of founding president Sam Nujoma's birthday.The marathon is open to Namibian and international athletes alike.The winners of the men's and women's open category received N$10 000 each, with the national champions also getting N$10 000 bonus prizes. The runners-up received N$8 000, while the third-placed athletes received N$7 000.

Johannes wins Sam Nujoma Half-Marathon

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Namibian Sun 2025-07-03

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Johannes wins Sam Nujoma Half-Marathon

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