At least three competitors and a trail marshal were mugged during today’s RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town race.
According to Peter Flentov from the Atlantic Seaboard Community Forum, the assailants took shoes and other belongings from the runners. The incident occurred as the athletes were competing in the gruelling 100-mile event.
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Race Director Stuart McConnachie confirmed that although the victims were shaken, they were physically unharmed and had chosen to continue the race.
When the incidents occurred, McConnachie stated that runners who had yet to reach the Simon’s Town checkpoint had been duly informed.
The case has now been escalated to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for further investigation.
This follows the recent assault and robbery of British long-distance runner Tom Evans. The former British Army captain was training for the RMB UTCT on Table Mountain Road when he was attacked, sustaining injuries and losing personal items.
The incident had compelled Evans to withdraw from the 100-mile race.
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Picture: RMB Ultra-trail Cape Town