In near perfect weather, the 49th edition of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon enthralled spectators and participants alike, even prompting a marriage proposal at the finish line.
South African runners dominated the race on Saturday, taking the women’s Ultra as well as the men’s and women’s half marathon titles.
Gerda Steyn won the women’s Ultra, becoming only the second South African woman to win the race in 17 years. Her compatriot Charne Bosman finished third. Poland’s Dominika Stelmach was second.
Kenyan Justin Kemboi Chesire won the men’s Ultra, while the best placed South African was David Gatebe who finished third.
An amazing run from @GerdaSteyn_ who won the Women’s Race for the #OMTOM2018 Ultra Marathon. pic.twitter.com/Mu2x88pxsS
— Two Oceans Marathon (@2OceansMarathon) March 31, 2018
Wonderful run from Kenya’s Justin Kemboi, who wins the 2018 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. He’s just the second Kenyan to win the Ultra Marathon. #OMTOM2018 pic.twitter.com/bMn7fnNw4S
— Two Oceans Marathon (@2OceansMarathon) March 31, 2018
#OMTOM2018 Half Marathon Top Men:
1. David Manja (01:04:07)
2. Namakoe Nkhasi (01:04:14)
3. Bernard Kipkemoi (01:04:17) pic.twitter.com/11HtGx4gNK— Two Oceans Marathon (@2OceansMarathon) March 31, 2018
#OMTOM2018 Half Marathon Top 3 Women:
1. Nolene Conrad (01:16:17)
2. Betha Chikanga (01:16:42)
3. Susy Chemaimak (01:17:01) pic.twitter.com/LaAa2ehffM— Two Oceans Marathon (@2OceansMarathon) March 31, 2018
#OMTOM2018 We have a proposal here today… pic.twitter.com/Ja6eiPdwML
— EWN Sport (@EWNsport) March 31, 2018
#OMTOM2018 Ultra Marathon Final Cut-Off pic.twitter.com/N43tA2vY2X
— Two Oceans Marathon (@2OceansMarathon) March 31, 2018
What a vibe at the Cricket Oval thanks to @AEMuzos and all the runners #omtom2018 #omtom #accousticelement pic.twitter.com/kqGLRmQE9g
— Two Oceans Marathon (@2OceansMarathon) March 31, 2018
A mini break just ahead of the 42km mark in the men’s race, two runners now 100m out in front. #OMTOM2018 pic.twitter.com/KL1vkzBMU1
— Two Oceans Marathon (@2OceansMarathon) March 31, 2018
#OMTOM2018
Today was a great day in 2018 athletic calendar.
We ran the City, we sensed the City. pic.twitter.com/wfxlS2NgtS— Abdullahi Ali Hassan (@Abdullahi2018) March 31, 2018
The family that runs together… #OMTOM2018 pic.twitter.com/sbpFTP03xV
— Rami M (@RoseMolomo) March 31, 2018
Atmosphere at @2OceansMarathon finish line is electric!! #OMTOM2018 Can’t wait for last minute!!??? #blood #sweat #tears #RunAsOne pic.twitter.com/evxkQtFT58
— Moerieda Mackay? (@myMillionMiles) March 31, 2018
Second @2OceansMarathon wrapped. Ran to enjoy & finish, objective achieved! Snapped here showing love my @totalsportsruncrew fam who continue to support and better my running journey. Congratulations to all of you who ran today ? #omtom2018 #totalsportsruncrew ? @marioogle pic.twitter.com/T3Z97rrG7Q
— Chad Saaiman (@ChadSaaiman) March 31, 2018
The @OldMutualSA #GOGREEN centipede comes across the finish line on the 49th @OldMutualSA @2OceansMarathon #OMTOM2018 pic.twitter.com/XMzTv5MFwC
— Wildlands (@WildlandsSA) March 31, 2018
The family that runs together… #OMTOM2018 pic.twitter.com/sbpFTP03xV
— Rami M (@RoseMolomo) March 31, 2018
The family that runs together… #OMTOM2018 pic.twitter.com/sbpFTP03xV
— Rami M (@RoseMolomo) March 31, 2018
The family that runs together… #OMTOM2018 pic.twitter.com/sbpFTP03xV
— Rami M (@RoseMolomo) March 31, 2018
The family that runs together… #OMTOM2018 pic.twitter.com/sbpFTP03xV
— Rami M (@RoseMolomo) March 31, 2018
Pictures: Twitter, Instagram
