ROUND three of the “Spring into Summer Series” of Port Moresby road runners last Saturday was all Joe Kaikai’s because he did not have to contend against Milton Iakosi and Laurence Chandy from the Holiday Inn start.
Iakosi elected not to run and Chandy was attending a “go finish” party having served PNG public sector economic management and PNG athletics for two years,
Joe Kaikai had the 3.3km race at his mercy. He didn’t let the punters down as he won easily in a time of 12 mins 42 secs.
Noko Negosa settled for second place ahead of Rison Bane.
Kaikai now looks unstoppable to take out the series unless Iakosi decides to re-enter the contest.
Swans Pinampio, slowly recovering from injury, won the 6.6km event ahead of Andrew Tully and James Gurumi.
Carolyn Flynn edged out her dad in the 1.5km dash.
Weekemd results:
3.3 km: Joe Kaikai 12:42; Noko Negosa 14:00; Rison Bane 14:26; Gumsie Taulobi 14:44; Ian Edwards 15:23; Michael Moreow 16:01; Warren Turner 16:23; Paulus Opus16:33; Maii Lakore 16:52 Louise Baker 17:00; Sipi Michael 17:02; Gibson Duii 17:08; Steve Brancanstiano 17:34; Kirsten Bishop 17:45; Simon David 18:00; Paul John 18:58; Sarah Low 19:03; Christi Morf 19:39; Nigel Incoll 19:39; Carl Valentine 20:03; Masao Miyakubo 20:05; Simon Nutley 21:14; Prof Hugh Davies 24:57
Points leaders after Round 3: Joe Kaikai 275; Ian Edwards 206; Paulus Opus 203; Milton Iakosi 190; Louise Baker 188; Steve Brancanstiano 180.
6.6km: Swans Pinampio 27:07; Andrew Tully 28:49; James Gurumi (MV) 28:49; Scott Bishop 30:06; Tim Patterson 32:19; Suzie Pini 33:33; Sandy Campbell 33:50; Dr John Eyers 42:18.
1.5km: Carolyn Flynn 7:36; David Flynn 7:36; Agnes Dongme 9:52.