Onalenna is in ominous form

After closing out a memorable season by winning the Soweto Marathon yesterday, Onalenna Khonkhobe (above) warned his opponents that he will be back to defend multiple titles next year.

- Wesley Botton

Khonkhobe had to dig deep in the closing stages of the popular annual race in the historical township, reeling in breakaway leader Joseph Seutloali and shaking him off, to complete the 42km contest in 2:18:36.

Seutloali, who fought hard to hold on, settled for second place in 2:18:54, and Kenyan athlete Kipkemoi Kipsang was third in 2:19:05.