WIRE — Staff Writer Namibia's long-distance star, Lavinia Haitope has successfully defended her Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon title, delivering another outstanding performance to retain her crown on Saturday morning in Gqeberha, South Africa. Haitope crossed the finish line in as the first female finisher in the 2026 championship in 1:12:36, edging Cacisile Sosibo, who finished second
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