Old Mutual victory race concludes

Jesse Jackson KauraisaThe final leg of the Old Mutual Victory Race Series saw some of the best athletes in the country displaying their talent.The competition took place at the Independence Stadium over the weekend. Organisers say that the event has grown from strength to strength since its inception. It is said the event, which begun in 2000, proved to be great as runners keep performing at the highest of their capabilities. This year's event saw almost 3000 athletes and school learners participating.Old Mutual states that the Victory Race Series remains a significant vehicle for the Old Mutual Foundation to enable positive futures in various communities of our country.The races were co-sponsored by Coca-Cola, with Old Mutual pumping in N$1 million for the event.Incentives in the form of regional race and series prizes were offered in cash, whilst the school and Paralympic organisation with the most entries, received photocopy machines in each region.Other attributes of the Series include bonus prizes, a full sponsorship to the Two Oceans Marathon for the top male and female of the 21km race, and two junior sports development bursaries for learners.In order to create an equal platform for a diverse group of competitors, the track categories were divided into Severe Disability, Disability, 5km and 21km and accommodated entrants from under 15 years of age to veterans (50 years and older). The Victory Race series was hosted in three other major regions in Namibia as follows: • Oshana: Oshakati: 10 June 2017• //Karas: Keetmanshoop: 08 July 2017• Erongo: Swakopmund: 29 July 2017The contest attracted well-known Namibian athletes over the years such as the likes of Luketz Swartbooi, Raynold Ita, Willem Rooi, Elizabeth Monguni, to mention just a few, whilst old-timers such as Simon Paulus, Roden Gudus Gustav and Johannes Skrywer were early beneficiaries of the sport bursary scheme.

Old Mutual victory race concludes

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-18

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