Comrades Marathon runner Onalenna Khonkhobe. Images via Twitter @pheme_prince and @mvsofunwa
Tweeps amused by Comrades Onalenna Khonkhobe’s ‘bush break’
Tweeps react to Comrades Marathon runner Onalenna Khonkhobe, who took a ‘bush break’ and gave up first place to Tete Dijana.
Comrades Marathon runner Onalenna Khonkhobe. Images via Twitter @pheme_prince and @mvsofunwa
Tweeps were entertained by Comrades Marathon runner Onalenna khonkhobe, who led for two hours before giving up the first position to Tete Dijana, enjoyed some food on the road, chatted to some fans, and took some time out in the bushes.
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‘MAN OF THE MATCH: ONALENNA KHONKHOBE’
South Africans and celebrities such as Robert Marawa were in shock when fan-favourite runner Onalenna Khonkhobe, who was the leading man in the 95th edition of the Comrades Marathon until Fields Hill slowed down and left team members Edward Mothibi and Tete Dijana to take the lead. Although Khonkhobe didn’t finish first, viewers considered him their man of the match and were entertained by how relaxed he was throughout the race.
According to Citizen, Onalenna Khonkhobe took the early lead in the 90km race between Pietermaritzburg and Durban and his 2:25:51 is the fastest time any runner has ever reached Drummond.
TOP THREE RESULTS:
Men
- RSA: Tete Dijana 5:30:38
- RSA: Edward Mothibi 5:33:46
- RSA: Dan Moselakwe 5:36:25
Women
- RUS: Alexandra Morozova 6:17:48
- POL: Dominika Stelmach 6:25:09
- RSA: Adele Broodryk 6:26:35
SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO HIS RACE
@Pexfussion_Zrst:
“Onalenna Khokhobe! Even if this boy doesn’t win this race! He ran a beautiful race! He has my heart!”
@Oratile131117:
“Me too, I’ve been seeing lots of negative tweets or rather lack of confidence in him, he’s the man, he pushed until this mark so even if he doesn’t finish he still is the champion for pushing thus far.”
@SifisoNgobeni2:
“Once the leading man or woman in a marathon starts eating bananas and drinking a lot of water……. You must know they are starting to lose it.”
@mathunzi_:
“Congratulations #Onalenna. Thank you for keeping the country on their toes and entertained.”
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