The 17th Joseph & Snyman Ladies 5km run and walk again benchmarked Beate Naigambo as the fastest lady on the block. She ran the 5km in 18 minutes 17 seconds and looks on top form for her onslaught in the marathon at the Commonwealth Games.
She was closely followed by Helena Iipinge in 18 minutes 43 seconds and Selma Shiimi in19 minutes 13 seconds.
The first juniors over the finish line were Losaliya Nambandja (22:03), Lerika Burger (24:57) and Veronica Nekundi (26:53).
Wilma van Niekerk won the Masters category in 32:20, while Angelique Rall won the Walking category in 31:27, followed by Marlenta Schroer (35:27) and Susan Gordon (35:42).
A record of 183 ladies completed the 5km event that was organized by Windhoek Harriers and took place in good racing conditions.
Naigambo wins J&S Ladies Race
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/20/2006 - 10:56.