Satuku crowned champion of men’s 10 000m race

race in the 11th edition of their track and field athletics championships on Sunday.
The championships attracted athletes from universities, clubs and schools.
Satuku clocked 44.06 minutes to clinch the title while Petros Kanyai of Fountain club came second in 50.20 min.
Long distance runner Jonathan Chinyoka of the Zimbabwe Prison Service won the men’s 5 000m after crossing the line in 15.16 min.
Chinyoka won the race ahead of Morelife Gomwe of Ashanti who came in 16.05min and third-placed Farai Mazarura of Tafara 2 High who stopped the clocks 16.29min.
Chinyoka, who is preparing for the Two Oceans Ultra marathon to be held in South Africa on April 23, was satisfied with his performance. “I am training for the Two Oceans marathon to be held next month.
“I am using the track events to prepare because this is an international event and it’s a tough competition but with the way I ran I think I will do well. Last year I was in the top 10,” said Chinyoka. Gerald Munetsi of Ashanti was the top athlete in the senior men’s 1 500m as he won in 4.13.20 minutes while Brian Muduni was second in 4.57.96min.
In the women’s category the title went to independent runner Constance Nyabango who clocked 4.48.48min and was the only female athlete to compete in the event.
UZ director for sports and recreation, Life Chemhere, was satisfied with the level of competition.
This year’s event saw the coming in of Doves Funeral Assurance as the sponsor of the competition.
Other Results:
Senior Men 100M: Itai Vambe (UZ) 10.79s, Silent Munetsi 10.83s, Dylan Reensburg (Maties Athletics) 10.97s.
Senior Women 100m: Clara Tom (WWS) 12.43s, Beaular Mufambisi (UZ) 13.37s.
Under-20 Boys 100m: Zuva Bvekerwa (WWS) 11.16s, Mathew Domion (WWS) 11.17s, Taurai Muyambo (Heritage) 11.96s.
Senior Women 800m: Patience Murowe 2.21.77mins, (ZPS), Beaular Mufambisi (UZ) 2.32.39mins.
Boys Under-18, 800m: Spencer Makuwaza (Transparency) 2.19.03.
Girls Under-18, 800m: Margret Kufa) Glen View 2 High) 2.41.09, Masciline Moffat (Ashanti) 2.53.81mins.
Boys Under-16, 800m: Blessed Tava (Speed Dynamics) 2.22.97mins.
Girls Under-16, 800m: Mitchelle Muzulu (Herentials) 2.48.87mins, Melisa Gunda (Herentials) 2.57.67mins, Joy Chipidza (Arundel) 3.21.02mins.
Boys Under-14, 100m: Tendai Kunze (Herentials) 12.81s, Brendon Nyamindi (Chipembere) 13.63s, Christopher Mubaira (Chipembere) 13.55s.
Girls Under-14, 100m: Shariff Majora (Chipembere), 13.87s, Gamu Kundishora (Mbizi) 14.63s, Prevail Gurure (Herentials) 14.87s.
High Jump:
Boys Under-20: Nyasha Gotora (WWS), 1.95m, Takudzwa Mhlanga (WWS) 1.85m, Tanaka Pfupajena (Independent) 1.75m.
Boys Under-18: Gerald Muchawa (Speed Dynamics) 1.70m, Victor Lot (Herentials) 1.50m, Rodney Saranewako (Herentials) 1.50m.
Boys Under-16: Douglas Mapiki (Herentials) 5.54m, Denzel Mpofu (Herentials) 5.20m, Diara William (Celebration) 4.70m.
Girls Under-16: Aisha Matsikire (Herentials) 3.82m.