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Noel Munzabwa in Swaziland
SWAZILAND seems to have turned into crack Zimbabwe female marathon veteran Tabitha Tsatsa’s fertile ground after she bagged the 2017 Imbube King’s Marathon 42km women’s title on Sunday.

The 42-year-old won the race in three hours 3 hours 08 minutes 10 seconds.

The veteran Zimbabwean runner walked away with R50 000, a floating trophy and the majestic and royal winners’ handshake from His Majesty King Mswati III at the prize giving ceremony held at Somhlolo National Stadium.

“I must say that it was a very tough route both up and down the hill.

“For a slower runner like me the route is not as bad but for a fast runner, it could have an effect on the muscles.

“It was endurance that kept me going and I’m happy with my performance,” she said.

Meanwhile, His Majesty King Mswati III has declared that the winner of next year’s edition of the Imbube Marathon will walk away with over 100 000 rand.

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