Athletics

Namibians Fly the Flag At 2025 Comrades Extremely Marathon

Namibia celebrated a robust displaying on the 2025 Comrades Extremely Marathon in South Africa this previous weekend, with 76 runners crossing the end line on the world’s oldest

and most prestigious ultra-distance street race.

Main the cost was the seven-member Efficiency Motion group, whose standout performances highlighted Namibia’s rising presence on the worldwide

endurance stage.

Veteran ultra-marathoner Harold ‘Bolla’ Akwenye ran his third Comrades in a gentle,

tactical trend. His time of 8 hours and 50 minutes earned him the Invoice Rowan medal,

awarded to these ending between 7h30 and 9 hours.

Three group members made their Comrades debut this 12 months, every ending with pleasure:

Anthony Hearlen clocked a powerful 8h33 minutes, narrowly lacking a silver medal

and positioning himself as one to observe in future races.

Jeremia Lemegius ran a commendable 9h50 minutes, displaying stable kind in his first

try. James Haludilu, representing Shandumbala, accomplished the race in 10h27

minutes, a outstanding feat and a lift for grassroots operating initiatives.

Among the many group’s greatest success tales was Fernando ‘Daks’ Mandumbwa, who

considerably improved his 2024 efficiency to earn his first Invoice Rowan medal–a

breakthrough in his Comrades journey. Additionally celebrating was Bok Mike Keib, who

secured his back-to-back medal, marking constant progress within the ultra-marathon

world.

Lengthy-time runner Frans Amakali accomplished his fifth Comrades, an elite milestone.

Although he narrowly missed his aim of a silver medal (sub-7h30), his persistence

continues to encourage youthful runners throughout Namibia.

Elsewhere within the Namibian contingent, runners from Swakopmund Striders, Windhoek