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Nyahora vs the Phalula’s at FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN

Saturday, 24 September 2016 sees the renewing of the rivalry between twin sisters, Lebo and Lebogang Phalula and Rutendo Nyahora at the inaugural FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN in the City of Gold.

The trio have met on various occasions this year, particularly over the 10km distance at various races around South Africa.  Lebo Phalula and Nyahora also faced off in Rio at the Olympic marathon where Lebo Phalula came out on top, clocking 2:41.46 to Nyahora’s 2:47.32
Both Lebo Phalula and Rutendo Nyahora have secured some impressive results since their return from Rio. First Nyahora won the Spar ladies race in Pretoria on 3 September where she beat Lebo Phalula into second place. Lebo Phalula was unbeatable in the recent Randburg Harriers Street Mile and finished second in the 10km race at the Cape Town Marathon (33:25).
Lebogang Phalula, on the other hand, ran her debut marathon on Sunday in Cape Town. 
All three are looking forward to Saturday and the renewal of a rivalry that has been going for more than 5 years.

“I have unfinished business in the shorter races,” says Lebo Phalula. “It was a great honour to represent South Africa at the Olympic Games in Rio. To be the first black woman to run for South Africa at an Olympic Marathon will forever stay with me.  I want to run fast.  The FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN is where I expect to run a good time.  After Cape Town I know that I am in good shape.”

“The Olympics are a month behind us and I am in good shape after my win in Pretoria on a tough course,” says Nyahora.  “It will be good to race against my friends and rivals, the Phalula sisters.  I know this will be a hard race.  They always go out hard and push the pace from the gun, but I am confident that I can take them on and even beat them.”
Whilst both Lebo Phalula and Rutendo Nyahora have had time to recover from the women’s marathon in Rio and should line up with fresher legs, Lebogang Phalula is not worried. “I have taken it very easy since Sunday and know that I have the strength and endurance in my legs after my marathon training (Lebogang Phalula finished 3rd in her debut marathon in 2:38). So I know I can hold the pace for long. It will be a tough race on Saturday.”

With R20 000 on offer for the first lady across the line, there will be no favours asked nor granted on Saturday, 24 September and whilst the trio will be keeping an eye on each other, they will be remiss to overlook Cornelia Joubert who has shown some form of late and will be waiting to bounce on any mistake made up front.

The FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN boasts an impressive prize purse of R190 000.00.  To view the complete prize purse breakdown visit:  http://www.joburg10k.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/FNB-JOBURG-10K-CITYRUN-PRIZE-MONEY-BREAKDOWN-2016-1.pdf

EVENT INFORMATION:

Date:
Saturday, 24 September 2016 (Heritage Day)
Time:
08:00
Start Venue:
FNB Bank City Johannesburg
Finish Venue:
Mary Fitzgerald Square Newtown

The streets of Johannesburg will come alive with activity with lively performances from leading dance groups:  Moving into Dance Mophatong, The Johannesburg Youth Ballet and The Field Band Foundation.

The action of the inaugural event will be closed off by South African folk swing band, Rubber Duc. 

Charity Support:  When entering online, runners can choose to support either or both of the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN Charities:  the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and the Johannesburg SPCA.

Each entrant will receive a magnificent PUMA ®Performance Event Tee.

Like our Facebook page:  The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation / Johannesburg SPCA / Joburg-10K
Follow us on Twitter:  @JoburgHeritage / @JhbSPCA / @joburg10K
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For more information on the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN email entries@joburg10k.com or visit www.joburg10k.com

About the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN sponsorship:

FNB Business has decided to sponsor the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN because we believe in supporting a race that encourages people to run and know their city; a race that will re-invent how people perceive and experience the city centre. The FNB Bank City buildings are well-known and iconic buildings in the Johannesburg CBD and the precinct was recently revamped in 2015 with three lifestyle concepts of Work, Eat & Play in mind.

 For many years it has been viewed as traditional banking headquarters; however the recent revamp has positively changed the experience of the precinct. The additions of new restaurants, coffee shops, health & beauty stores and other stores of interest have been well received.  Sponsoring the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN is aligned to our belief in the importance of rejuvenating and reviving the city centre so it remains relevant.

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