Karabo More ready to take on big guns at Women’s Race Joburg

Karabo More, a rising star in the South African athletics scene, is poised to make a strong showing at the upcoming TotalSports Women’s Race Joburg 10km race at Marks Park on Sunday. The reigning African Championship over 1500m has expressed her enthusiasm for the event, stating, “As an athlete, I love being part of events that bring people together while also challenging me to push my own limits.”

More's impressive Personal Best of 32:34 for the 10km distance indicates that she has the potential to put up a tough competition.

More is set to face stiff opposition from Kenyan sprinter Brenda Kenei, who will be competing on South African soil for the first time. Kenei boasts an even faster Personal Best of 30:29, which is a full minute faster than the winning time from the Cape Town leg of the race series held over the weekend. While high altitude may pose a challenge, Kenei remains optimistic about her performance, saying, “Competing in Johannesburg will certainly be challenging, given the altitude and moderately hilly course, but I’m ready for the challenge.”

More acknowledges the significance of winning the race, stating, “Of course, I would love to win, but I also want to walk away knowing that I gave my absolute best and represented Boxer Athletics Club with pride.” She emphasizes the hard work, discipline, and sacrifices that go into preparing for every race, stating, “Winning in Joburg would reflect the hard work, discipline, and sacrifices that go into preparing for every race.

It would also be an honour to win an event that celebrates women and brings so many athletes and communities together.”