Tarakinyu wins VP Mohadi’s Run for Hope Marathon
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau
Long-distance athlete, Moses Tarakinyu of Black Rhinos Club, has won the inaugural Vice President Kembo Mohadi 21 km half marathon held along the Beitbridge to Bulawayo highway on Saturday.
He crossed the finishing line after 1 hour 7 minutes and 47 seconds, followed by fellow team member Tatenda Hove and Jonatha. Chinyoka of the Zimbabwe Prison and Correction Service in second and third positions, respectively.
The event is being held at Mutetengwe area, the ho.e village of Vice President Mohadi, in honour of his legacy.
The event also has a 10km, 5km and 3km road races.
Scores of athletes from various clubs are participating in the ongoing event.
After the half marathon, there will be a commissioning of Mutetengwe Primary School that was recently rehabilitated at the intervention of the Vice President, after most of its infrastructure was affected by strong winds.
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