Justin Kemboi became the second Kenyan to win the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon when he crossed the finish line in a time of three hours nine minutes 19 seconds (3:09:19) in Cape Town on Saturday. Lesotho's Lebenya Nkoka who's also the 2014 champion, was not far behind and ran in second with a time of 3:10:29. South African David Gatebe, the 2016 Comrades winner, finished in third in 3:11:10. David Manja secured top spot in the men's half-marathon in 64:07; Lesotho's Namakoe Nkhasi finished second in 64:14 and Bernard Kipkemoi from Kenya crossed the finish line at third in 64:17. Nolene Conrad continued her good form with a win in 76:17 In the women's half. Zimbabwe's Betha Chikanga placed second in a time of 76:42 with Kenyan Susy Chemaimak 77:01 taking third.
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