Due to the wet and windy conditions plus traffic congestion leading to the Green Point Stadium, the season opening Grand Prix’s start time of 7am was delayed by 15 minutes. Even though the weather conditions were not rosy, the people of Cape Town came out in their numbers.
The starting field was competitive despite the champion Tadu Nare’s absence because of the London Marathon commitment. However, her compatriots Hiyane Lama, who won the race 33 minutes and 42 seconds, and Selam Gebre finshing second , did the honours for the East African nation. Xaba, who ended finishing third, will live to rue the opportunity to enforce her will on the series as she surrendered her lead in the last 2km. After setting pace in the not–so–favourable conditions, Boxer Athletic Club runner finished third in 34:05.
Reflecting on the race and how she lost the lead with 2km to go, the dismayed 28 year old said her legs gave up on her.
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