Ravindra Sukhu proved to be too strong for the field of competitors in the first race of the Ceres Juices 10K series on Saturday June 15, 2013. Photo: VINO/File

The lone male race walker, Peter Moll, refused to let an injury force him out of the race and simply grabbed a piece of wood to aid him along the way. When he did finally reach the finish line, the clock was stopped at 2hrs:23mins. Photo: VINO

The race walk was won by Linda Li (1:36:47) who edged out Sophie Bennet (1:36:47). Li (right) literally took the win on the finish line. Photo: VINO

Sukhu ran unchallenged for most of the race to win in 43:46, nearly four minutes ahead of closest rival Zebalon McLean (47:26). Third was Adrian Dale in 48:55. Rounding out the top 5 were James Shearman (49:03) and Reuben Stoby (49:15).

NiMade Oniasih (49:35) was the first female to cross the finish line in the race that started at the A.O. Shirley Ground and returned there for the finish. Oniasih finished 7^th overall in the race that attracted some 30 participants, including three race walkers.

Sarah Hayes was the second female in, followed by Clare-Louise Whiley and Gilian Howe. Notably missing from the race were defending overall champion Maria Mays and Katrina Crumpler.

The race walk was won by Linda Li (1:36:47) who edged out Sophie Bennet (1:36:47).

The lone male race walker, Peter Moll, refused to let an injury force him out of the race and simply grabbed a piece of wood to aid him along the way. When he did finally reach the finish line, the clock was stopped at 2hrs:23mins.

Race organisor Key Reddy thanked sponsor Ceres for coming on board once again. She also said she was satisfied with the turnout of participants. “The 10k is a pretty tough run and there were lots of first timers. The weather was good, there was a little rain and no one got overheated.”

The next race in the series is on July 13, 2013 on Beef Island.

See full results of Race 1 below

MEN

1. Ravindra Sukhu, 43:46  2. Zebalon McLean, 47;26  3. Adrian Dale, 48:55  4. James Shearman, 49:03 5. Reuben Stoby, 49:15  6. Joe McIvor, 49:27  7. Filipe Kreutzer, 51:30  8. Patrick Ormond, 52:57  9. Howard Moore, 1:02:57  10. Stephen Beard, 1:08:48 

WOMEN

1. NiMade Oniasih, 49:35  2. Sarah Hayes, 49:51  3. Clare-Louise Whiley, 50:18  4. Gillian Howe, 51:45  5. Samantha Sukhu, 58:00  6. Darwn Peters, 59:36  7. Debbie Bell, 59:39  8. Jenny McIvor, 1:00:01  9. Sally Blackmore, 1:00:52 10. Tia Beckmann, 1:03:47  11. Barbara Pinnock-Smith, 1:05:01  12. Brenda Pickering, 1:05:29  13. Philomena Robertson, 1:05:30  14. Natasha Ruscheinski, 1:07:05  15. Shirley Liburd, 1:23:42

RACE WALKERS

MEN

1. Peter Moll, 2:30:00

WOMEN

1. Linda Li, 1:36:47, 2. Sophie Bennet 1:36:47