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DANGAMVURA-born long-distance runner Tendai Chamwandoita, who recently raised the country’s flag high after winning a gold medal in the Pick and Pay Marathon held in Johannesburg, South Africa, has upped preparations for the Two Oceans marathon to be held on April 4.
The 42-year-old runner, who seems to be improving by each race, ran the 42km race in 2 hours, 41 minutes and 11 seconds and finished eighth in his veterans’ age group. The race was attended by more than 10 000 athletes from across the world.
In an interview, Chamwandoita was buoyant that he would do the nation proud again despite operating on limited resources.
He called for well-wishers willing to sponsor his trip to come aboard.
“I’m training hard and I’m very fit for the match. I need some financial assistance to travel to South Africa in time. I wish to have more training time, but because I have a family that needs to be fed, I have to spend more time at work. I have inadequate time to work on my fitness. I also call upon stakeholders and individuals to come aboard with sponsorship and make this sport a competitive and lucrative one. I, however, vow to do my best,” he said.
Online Reporter