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Road runners pound Hohola back
streets
A smaller than usual group of POM
Road Runners gathered at St Theresa’s Clinic, Hohola on Saturday
for three events. While Geelong was pounding Port Adelaide in
the Aussie Rules football grand final, the runners pounded the
back streets of Hohola.
In the 1.55km sprint, interrupted by occasional hills and
countless potholes, it was no surprise that Noko Negosa claimed
victory in a fast time of five minutes 46 seconds.
Laurence Chandy tracked Milton Iakosi after the first lap then
made his move mid-race to surge pass and win the 4.7km event
comfortably in 16m 57s. Joe Kaikai was well ahead of Akis Ivia
in second place.
Controversy surrounded Iakosi as he pulled out yet again of
another event. Feigning injury, his commitment to road running
has come under question.
In the long course event of the day, James Gurumi paced himself
well to cross the finish line in 30m 37s to take out the 7.9km
contest. Simon Pinampio, making a rare appearance, was close
behind in second place, holding out his brother Swans.
This coming weekend will be start with events at Gabaka Street,
Boroko at 5pm on Saturday with some runners backing up on Sunday
morning for the Town-Airport Half Marathon.
Runners are required to assemble at Port Moresby Post Office for
a 5am start.
Weekend results:
1.55km: Noko Negosa 5 mins 46 secs; John Ulelu 6:38; Linus Kaip
(MJ) 7:05; Robert Michael 7:51; Nancy Karipa (FJ) 10:04.
4.7km: Laurence Chandy 16:57; Joe Kaikai 17:35; Akis Ivia 18:31;
Kesa Nathan 19:29; Titus Tobia 20:12; Brett Wiley 23:56; Fr Jude
Forde (MUV) 30:36; Prof Hugh Davies 35:37.
8.7km: James Gurumi (MV) 30:37; Simon Pinampio 31:11; Swan
Pinampio 31:32; Henry Horou 36:10; Elise McCauley 41:36; David
Whitehead 43:15; (Iakosi DNF).
 
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