In the absence of Kavanagh, Xaba aims to take Grand Prix series lead

Glenrose Xaba aims to take the lead in the Spar Grand Prix 10km series in Gqeberha on Saturday, despite the absence of defending champion Tayla Kavanagh. Xaba, who is the national half-marathon champion, is currently in third place in the series standings after winning in Tshwane and finishing second in Cape Town. Kavanagh, who won the Cape Town and Durban legs of the series, produced a record-breaking performance at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, setting a South African record of 14:51.

However, she was not expected to participate in the Gqeberha race and was not in the start list. Other challengers in the race include Selam Gebre, Kyla Jacobs, Karabo Mailula, Karabo More, Zanthé Taljaard, and Irvette van Zyl.

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