Triple triumph for Musekiwa at Khomas Champs

Athletics
He achieved top spots across shot put, discus and javelin throwing events.
Mariud Ngula
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Ongwediva Run Along Multidisciplinary Sport’s Tapiwa Musekiwa got a clean sweep of the throwing events at the Khomas Regional Athletics Championships held on Saturday at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium.

Hosted in collaboration with University of Namibia (Unam) Athletics, the event set the stage for the year as it was the first on the region’s athletics calendar to kickstart the season.

Musekiwa’s treble came in the men’s section, tallying a distance of 10.10m in shot put, 25.80m in discus and 38.53m in javelin. His only competition was Gift Rusaere, who settled for second place after recording 9.37m, 24.58m and 30.52m, respectively.

Reflecting on the victories, the Ongwediva Run Along athlete was all smiles, describing it as an exciting feeling.

“I still have to perfect a few things, especially in discus, to be ready and do better in my upcoming competitions,” he told Sport Wrap.

Up next on the Khomas athletics calendar are the Top 10 Club Championships scheduled for 7 February.

Musekiwa is, however, mostly looking forward to the Athletics Namibia Senior National Championships scheduled for 26 April in Windhoek.

“I feel I could do better at the nationals this time around, [unlike last season when I placed fifth]. I spent countless hours in the gym and on the field, perfecting my techniques during the off-season. I am targeting that podium position this year,” he said.

He further urged fellow athletes to use the off-season as a time of preparation for the following season.

The women’s throwing event only featured discus, which was won by Elizabeth van Rensburg (38.67m) ahead of her only rival, Karlien Botha (34.35m).

 

Quinton-Steele sprint dominance

The men’s track events saw Quinton-Steele Botes Athletics feature prominently across the sprint distances.

Sherman du Plessis won the men’s 100m in 10.99 seconds in a tight Quinton-Steele sweep that saw the remaining podium finishes go to clubmates Mohamunika Ndura (11.01) and Funa Madi (11.05).

Men’s 200m: 1 Elton Hoeseb (Quinton-Steele – 21.43), 2 Mahhad Bock (Namibian Correctional Service – 21.70), 3 Vetondouua Tjihumino (Unam – 21.76).

400m: 1 Hoeseb (Quinton-Steele – 48.31), 2 Charley Matundu (Unam – 49.22), 3 William van Wyk (Unam – 50.39).

800m: 1 Nasimane Shigwedha (Unam – 2:01.49), 2 Lesley Kahono (Namibian Defence Force – 2:04.58), 3 Ronny Elago (Karibib Athletics – 2:05.03).

1 500m: 1 Asser Nalukaku (Namibian Correctional Service – 4:04.6), 2 Elago (4:25.5), 3 Johannes Sheya (Otjinene Athletics – 4:33.4).

5 000m: 1 Mathias Simon (Namibian Correctional Service – 15:08.59), 2 Shigwedha (Unam – 16:03.82), 3 David Dam (Namibian Correctional Service – 16:13.62).

High jump: 1 Karsten Diergaardt (Quinton-Steele – 2.00m), 2 Benjamin Hendrickse (Athletics Development – 1.95m), 3 Haleluja Kawlingi (Quinton-Steele – 1.90m).

Long jump: 1 Gabriel Fredinand (5.35m, sole competitor).

 

Women’s section

100m: 1 Napuumwe Hengari (Unam – 12.94), 2 Kumbee Mbai (Quinton-Steele – 13.12), 3 Sarafina Kakundi (Otjinene – 14.13).

200m: 1 Frieda Iithete (Namibian Correctional Service – 25.45), 2 Hengari (25.71), 3 Perpetua Simataa (Quinton-Steele – 25.83).

400m: 1 Jade Nangula (Unam – 56.01), 2 Simataa (59.06), 3 Kazaatjo Kambiri (Otjinene – 59.77).

800m: 1 Paulina Jakonga (Otjinene – 2:34.51, sole competitor).

1 500m: 1 Tuuliki Angala (Namibian Correctional Service – 4:44.3), 2 Selma Simon (Visa Athletics – 8:31.3).

5 000m: 1 Simon (Visa Athletics – 21:40.0, sole competitor).

Long jump: 1 Hitjivirwe Hoveka (Otjinene – 4.70m, sole competitor).

Triple jump: 1 Hoveka (10.39m), 2 Angelina Johannes (IronPulse Athletics – 8.97m).

The combined team scores saw Quinton-Steele Botes Athletics take top honours with 136 points, followed by Unam Athletics (95) and Otjinene Athletics (86).
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