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PREFACE
This booklet is drawn up in celebration of twenty one year’s existence of the Vaal Athletic Club.
All information has been gathered from minutes of meetings and newsletters written through the
years. In this process some information and names could have been lost or not reported, but we
have tried to give a true reflection as information was gathered.
Many thanks to all involved in giving information, photos etc. to be able to publish this book. I wish
to thank Heidi Vogel, of Vaal Triangle Publishers (Pty) Ltd, for all the photographic material passed
on to me.
I also wish to thank Louis van Wijck, Arthur Doyle, Jan Naude, Gert and Hettie Buter for all their
assistance. May this booklet be interesting reading material to all.
Johnny Terblanche 1994-08-05
I would like to acknowledge Johnny for the hard work he has done to record the history of the Club
for the first 21 years. Rest in peace my friend.
I wish to thank my wife Linda for translating everything into English from the original booklet.
It was endeavoured to change as little as possible from the original work done by Johnny, but with
working through all old Newsletters from 1987 onwards (Thanks Bennie) and documents found and
with new technology and the internet available; I felt these should be added. I include all Comrades
and Two Oceans results and any other information available.
Some newsletter articles was scanned to be included, unfortunately, most of these articles are in
Afrikaans, but as it is original articles written it would be an insult to the author to translate it in full.
I am proud to be a Valie and my wish is that all members past, present and in the future will see this
as continuous work in progress and be willing to add and record the history of the Vaal Athletic Club
in perpetuity.
Roelof van Wyk February 2017
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30 SEPTEMBER 1987 – 28 SEPTEMBER 1988
6TH Year of Existence
The 15th Annual General Meeting was held on 30 September 1987. The elected Committee
Members for this year was as follows:
Chairman - Mr Arthur Doyle
Vice Chairman - Mr Trevor Nienaber
Secretary - Mrs Hettie Buter
Treasurer - Mr Robin Swatton
Cross Country Captain - Mr Gert Buter
Marathon Captain - Mr Hennie Grimsell
Ass. Marathon - Mr Pierre Pretorius
Track and Field Captain - Miss Lorinda Nel
Sub-Junior Track and Field - Mr Bill Powell
Newsletter - Mr Johnny Terblanche
Additional Members - Mr Piet Engelbrecht
Mr Joe Schoeman
Mr Jonathan Such
Mr Johan Marais
Mr Cobus Smith
Mr Gerry Barnby
Mr Piet Cilliers
Honorary President - Mr Japie v Rooyen
President - Mr Jan Naude
Vice Presidents - Mr John Nott
Mr JB v Zyl
Mr Louis v Wijck
Mr M Grobler
Mr Piet Kruger
Col. Van den Berg
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GENERAL
The following athletes received honorary awards for performances the past year:
Mark Madumise Pieter Westley Elias Stemmer
Leon Kahn Jacques JV Vuuren Deon Holtzhausen
S Nel Adri Bezuidenhout Johan Theron
Jacques Terblanche Therina van Zyl Nico Ras
David Huxham Chris Huxham Frikkie Fouche
Sadie Mokoena Mara Holtzhausen Michelle du Plessis
Hannes van Wyk Joe Schoeman Chris Potgieter
Eugene Botha Nettie Viljoen Annatjie Kruger
Bobby Snelling Jan Naude Marietjie Ceronio
Johannes Mazibuko Riaan van Zyl Ronnie Hamilton
Sasha Beare Juanita Roux Elizmarie Steyn
Christelle Steyn Ingrid Robins Tracy Powell
Pieter v Vuuren Johan Raath Stefan Deetlefs
Hennie v Zyl Herman Mouton Marius Burger
Pieter Pretorius Robert Roodt Albert v Rensburg
Vaal Athletic Club donates a tent to the Red Cross for all their support during the past few
years.
Ray Powell was hospitalized with an unknown disease which left him paralysed and the
possibility of never running again.
Hennie Grimsell organised with Metal Box for trays with the club logo which can be sold and
used at the annual prize giving.
Joe Squirra and Danie van Niekerk organised a club day at Emfuleni Park but only 20
members attended this day.
The first talks of breaking away from Transvaal Province and starting a separate Province
were raised during this year.
A special Committee with Cobus Smith as Chairman was lodged to review the criteria for
awarding merit certificates, honorary colours and medals to athletes.
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New members who joined the club during this year – Juliana Taljaard, Gerda Pretorius,
Andries Vermeulen, Christoff Teichler, Isaac Mantene, Hansie Roos, Solly de Villiers,
Raynard Tissink and Jack Polile.
Johathan Such resigned on 3 November due to relocation to Johannesburg. He joined the
Rand Athletic Club. Other athletes who resigned from the club – Eugene Botha, Tsoledo
Sechomane and Joe Squirra.
DUATHLON AND TRIATHLON
Gert Buter started a very successful year in triathlon and duathlon.
Tuli Badenhorst and Roy Hughes were in charge of the tri- and duathlons.
TRACK AND FIELD
The Vaal Championships took place on 16 January 1987 at D.P de Villiers Stadium. Mr Gert
Buter and Lorinda Nel were in charge of this event.
Yvonne Goosen won the 1st Benoni Street Mile on 26 September 1987 in a time of 4m44s.
The following sub-juniors were chosen to represent Transvaal – Sasha Beare, Michelle du
Preez, Antoinette Vredenburg, Anja Mostert, Francois Hefer and Mark Jordan.
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23 Athletes from Vaal Athletic Club represented Transvaal at different S.A. Championships.
CROSS COUNTRY
The Annual League was once again hosted by Vaal Athletic Club at Dick Fourie Stadium.
Samancor once again supplied their bus for transporting of our athletes to the different
leagues.
The club took part in the Alan Ferguson Relay from Johannesburg to Vereeniging with our
teams finishing in the following positions:
Senior Men - 3rd position Junior Men - 1st position
Senior Ladies - 3rd position Master Men - 2nd position
At the Club Championships in Durban the club achieved a 4th place and the final results of
the League Competition was as follows:
Senior Men “A” - 2nd position Senior Men “B” - 1st position
Master Men - 2nd position Veteran Men - 4th position
Boys U/19 - 2nd position Boys U/15 - 10th position
Sub-Vet Men - 5th position Ladies - 6th position
Girls U/16 - 4th position
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26 Vaal Athletes were selected to represent Transvaal:
Lawrence Mthobeni Mark Madumise Joe Schoeman
Elias Stemmer Mara Holtshauzen Yvonne Goosen
Marietjie Ceronio Lorraine Krugel Annetjie Kruger
Nerina Bezuidenhout Denise Jacobs Ronel Viljoen
Annette Mahloko Johannes Mazibuko Jan Greyling
Jan Naude Boet van Wyk Daniel Rapuleng
Pieter Westley Tsoledo Sechomane Billy Mhlahlo
Hannes van Wyk D Erasmus Carel Esterhuizen
A Erasmus Anel Greyling
ROAD RUNNING
The club had to cancel the 21km Night Race due to withdrawal from the race sponsor.
Vaal Athletic Club dominated the Harrismith Mountain Race with the following achievements:
Eugene Botha 3rd position – 60:05 (Gold Medal)
Nico Ras 5th position – 61:40 (Gold Medal)
Both the senior and junior men teams won the team prizes.
Senior Team – Eugene Botha, Nico Ras, Elias Stemmer and Anton Nel.
Junior Team – Daniel Rapuleng, Pieter Erasmus and Tsholedi Sechomane.
Arthur Doyle approached S.A. Breweries to sponsor the Vaal Marathon. The race was
named The Ohlssons Extra Smooth Vaal Marathon and was held on 6 March 1988. 2 044
athletes completed the marathon.
Three group runs, as well as three social races (Kellogg’s, Milo Korkie and Lucozade
Marathon) was held during the year. Another group run was held at Vredefort for Vaal
Athletes.
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Richard Prigge finished his 10th RAC 32km Touch One.
Arthur Doyle and Ray Powell completed their 10th Spring Striders Race.
Vaal Athletic Club’s annual 10km race which was held on 28 August 1987 and sponsored by
African Cables was organised by Gerry Barnby.
The annual 15km race which was held on 17 July 1987 and sponsored by Pick and Pay was
organised by John Silverthorn.
The Meyerton Time Trial Group had a dispute over the 8km route which eventually splitted
up. Several attempts were done to get the group going again. Even the Vereeniging
group’s attendance dropped.
18 Athletes compete in the Duine Marathon from Swakopmund to Walvisbaai. Some of
these athletes were – Koos Sutherland, Frances Wentzel, Steve Hollier and Johan
Ebersohn.
COMRADES 1988
The following athletes received their permanent numbers for the Comrades Marathon – John
Nott, Chris de Waal, Gerald Leeson, Hugh Patrick and Peter Martin.
116 Vaal Athletes completed the Comrades Marathon and 12 athletes achieved silver
medals. Deon Holtzhausen finished in 13th position and Nico Ras, Johnny Terblanche and
Hennie van Rensburg finished the race in under 7 hrs.
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Comrades Aches and Pains
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TWO OCEANS 1988
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28 SEPTEMBER 1988 – 27 SEPTEMBER 1989
17th Year of Existence
The 16th Annual General Meeting is held on 28 September 1988. The elected Committee
Members for this year was as follows:
Chairman - Mr Arthur Doyle
Vice Chairman _ Mr Cobus Smith
Secretary - Mrs Hettie Buter
Ass. Secretary - Mrs Maryna Noëth
Treasurer - Mr Robin Swatton
Cross Country Captain - Mr Gert Buter
Marathon Captain - Mr Pierre Pretorius
Ass. Marathon - Mr Pierre Meyer
Track and Field - Miss Lorina Nel (Seniors)
Mr Bill Powell (Sub-Juniors)
Mr Herman v Wyk (Juniors)
Newsletter - Mr Johnny Terblanche
Duathlon & Triathlon - Mr Roy Hughes
Social - Mr Eddie Smook
President - Mr Jan Naude
Honorary President - Col. Van den Berg
GENERAL
Cobus Smith organises a club day to be held on 29 October 1988 at Dick Fourie Stadium.
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New Members joining the club this year – Ben Madumise, Modise Lesupi, Jan Strydom,
Jannie Viljoen, Frances Mtwalo, Gerald Sullivan, Leon and Kosie Labuschagne, Teboho
Mofokeng, Nicolene White and Glen Gore.
The following members resigned from the club – Jan Greyling, Johannes Mazibuko, Piet
Engelbrecht, Yvonne Goosen, Deon and Mara Holtzhausen, as well as Theo and Nettie
Viljoen.
On 27 October 1988, Committee Members from all the other clubs in the Vaal are invited to
attend a meeting where problems relating to athletics in the Vaal can be discussed.
Arthur Doyle is the organiser for the Vereeniging Mayor Fun Run which was held on 9
September 1988. A choice of 4km run and 10km cycling or 10km run and 30km cycling is
offered.
During this year the Vaal Triangle Technicon and Iscor started their own athletic clubs.
Gert and Hettie Buter received honorary membership for being part of the club over many
years.
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ROAD RUNNING
The 1st Vaal Potteries 15km race is held on 16 October 1988, with Piet Engelbrecht as
organiser. The 2nd Vaal Potteries 15km race will be held on 4 June 1989, with Ann Botha,
Leon Geldenhuys and Arthur Doyle in charge of the organisation. Despite a heavy rain
storm on this day the profits for this race was R1 500.
The annual 21km Night Race in Vanderbijlpark is sponsored by Vaal Armature Winders.
Pierre Pretorius is the organiser.
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The 16th Vaal Marathon was held on 5 March 1989 with S.A. Breweries is the sponsor with
Arthur Doyle as organiser of this race. A new route is introduce and was well accepted by
the athletes.
The African Cables 10km race was held on 3 September 1989 with Gerry Barnby as
organiser. A new Transvaal Ladies record was set.
A successful club tour took place to Ngodwana to take part in the Clivia Half Marathon.
Vaal Athletic Club’s Masters and Grand Masters were invited to partake in a walkathon from
Vereeniging to Kemptonpark as part of “Die Groot Trek Herdenkingsfees”. These athletes
are – Thys Stander, John Nott, Len Stirk, Christoff Teichler, Boet van Wyk, Gert Buter and
Arthur Doyle.
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The famous group runs are still taking place for Arthur Doyle’s and Trevor Nienaber’s
houses. Social Races for the year was the Springs Striders and the Elite 56km. A group run
for comrades training took place at Vredefort Farm.
Arthur Doyle completed his 10th RAC Touch One.
Johnny Terblanche ran his 1st 100 Miler from Graskop to Nelspruit in a time of 14hrs12:13.
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Pierre Pretorius and Pierre Meyer completed a Race Referee course.
Ben and Mark Madumise, as well as Elias Stemmer were invited to partake in the Ohlsson’s
S.A. Marathon Championships in Port Elizabeth.
On 10 May 1989, Mr Tony Dearling was invited to the Pre-Comrades Function to give a
speech to the athletes.
The decision to host a Duathlon on this date next year was approved.
A club tour to the Kalahari Marathon took place with the following achievements:
8 Vaal Athletes were under the first 10 finishers. Tsoledi Sechomane won the race in a time
of 2hrs21:06
Vaal Athletic Club took the team price with:
Tsoledi Sechomane – 1s
Simon Vilakazi – 3rd
Teboho Mofokeng – 4th
Elias Stemmer – 6th
Florence Sithole – 2nd Lady
Beverley Marshall – 3rd Lady as well as 1st Junior Girl
Jack Polile – 1st Junior Boy
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The Vaal Athletic Club is hosting the Pick and Pay 15km race with Robin Swatton as
organiser.
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Piet Engelbrech completed 111 standard marathons during this year.
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An indication of the expensive shoes we were running with!
COMRADES 1989
A total of 103 Vaal Athletes completed the Comrades Marathon. 10 Silver Medals with
Johnny Terblanche, Christo Brink, and Modise Lesupi finishing in under 7 hrs and three
athletes receiving their permanent numbers, namely Arthur Doyle, Piet Engelbrecht and
Robin Swatton.
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Aches and pains Party
9 June 1989
Entry fee of R5
Rand waterboard Hall
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TWO OCEANS 1989.
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OTHER NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
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TIME TRIALS.
The time trial group in Meyerton was reintroduced by Jaap de Jager. The Vereeniging time
trial group is experiencing difficulty as there is no one to keep time for them.
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TRACK AND FIELD
The following Sub-Junior represented Transvaal:
Sasha Beare Antoinette Vredenburg Marelise Farquard
Sarel vd Walt Hymies Gordon Stefan Rautenbach
Johan Henning Ettienne vd Merwe
The Annual Vaal Championships took place on 21 January 1989 at D.P de Villiers Stadium,
with Lorinda Nel as organiser.
The Sasha Beare Floating Trophy was sponsored by Mr Alex Beare which will be given to
the best Junior Girl Track and Field Athlete. The Beare Family relocated overseas at the
end of 1989.
Jannie Viljoen missed the S.A. record in 100m for boys U/19 with one hundreds of a second
in a time of 10.48 seconds. During the S.A. Junior Championships held in Bloemfontein he
won both the 100m and 200m races in a time of 10.29 seconds and 20.72 seconds
respectively, but on 8 April 1989 he ran a personal best of 20.48 seconds in the 200m.
Jannie also achieved Springbok Colours while being a Vaal Athletics Club Athlete.
Mario Myburgh, a famous runner in the Vaal lost his leg in a motorcycle accident.
On 13 May 1989, Pieter Westley won the Sentra Mellville Mardi Gras Street Mile in a time of
4 minutes 3.9 seconds. Later that day he also won the Saambou Street Mile in Pretoria in a
time of 3 minutes 58 seconds.
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DUATHLON AND TRIATHLON
Seven Vaal Athletes took part in the Iron Man Competition. This competition is 21km
Rowing, 100km Cycling and 42km running. These athletes are – Gerald Leeson, Brian
Hunter, Johan de Waal, Jurgens de Waal, Roy Hughes, Dawie Jacobs and Ronnie Hamilton.
Gert Buter became the Free State Champion in both the Veteran and Master Categories.
He also became champion at the Wes-Transvaal Championships and also won the
Transvaal Title. On 12 March he achieved a 2nd place at the S.A.’s Triathlon
Championships. During the S.A. Duathlon Championship at Leeukop Correctional Services
Sports Field he won the Masters Title as well.
Glen Gore (800m Swim), Nico Ras (20km Cycling) and Pieter Westley (5km running) won
the Perm/Radio 5 Triathlon Relay in a time of 56 minutes 14 seconds.
Glen Gore also won the Northern Transvaal Modern Ultra Duathlon in a record time of 26
minutes 17.82 seconds.
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CROSS COUNTRY
Vaal Toyota is the sponsor for the league. This was one of the best leagues hosted by Vaal
Athletics Club with famous athletes like “Loop-en-Val” Motswaratea and Steve Hollier who
took part.
Samancor provided transport for athletes to the different leagues during the year.
The general results achieved by athletes were substantially lower than the previous years.
The club’s senior men’s team won the Inter-Club Championships.
Marietjie Ceronio is still top on the list and won a gold medal in the Sub-Veteran Category for
ladies at the Inter-Provincial League in Verwoerdburg.
Ben Madumise achieved Springbok Colours during the S.A. Championships.
During the Allan Ferguson Relay, Vaal Athletic Club Senior Team once again won in a time
of 3hrs19:27, more than two minutes in front of the 2nd team who were Ben Madumise,
Pieter Westley, Billy Mhlahlo, Isaac Matene, Mark Madumise, Elias Stemmer, Tsoledo
Sechomane and Lawrence Mthobeni.
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27 SEPTEMBER 1989 – 26 SEPTEMBER 1990
18th Year of Existence
The 17th Annual General Meeting was held on 27 September 1990. The elected Committee
Members for this year was as follows:
Chairman - Mr Arthur Doyle
Vice Chairman - Mr Cobus Smith
Secretary - Mrs Pam Weyers
Administrative Officer - Mrs Hettie Buter
Treasurer - Mr Robin Swatton
Marathon Captain - Mr Pierre Pretorius
Ass. Marathon - Mr Nico Ras
Cross Country Captain - Mr Leon Geldenhuys
Ass. Cross Country - Mr Christo Brink
Track and Field - Mrs Heleen Vredenburg
Mr Billy Powell
Newsletter - Mr Johnny Terblanche
Duathlon and Triathlon - Mr Clint Howes
Social - Mr Eddie Smook
Additional Member - Mr Trevor Nienaber
President - Mr Jan Naude
Honorary President - Col. Van den Berg
GENERAL
One of the most loyal and famous coaches, Mr Billy Powell passed away during May 1990.
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New members joining the club during this year – Marlene and Glynn Juby, Andries de
Villiers, Johan Martins, Clinton Porter and Heather Kappmeier.
The following members resigned from the club during this year – Pierre Meyer, Herman van
Wyk, Jannie Viljoen, Ben Madumise and Shaun Powell.
During March 1990, Cobus Smith resigned as Vice-Chairman from the Committee and Mr
Pierre Pretorius was nominated to take over this position until the next general meeting.
Eddie Smook organised that the club sell boerewors roll at Pick and Pay to obtain some
funds.
The point of establishing our own Vaal Triangle Province was once again put on the table.
ROAD RUNNING
Time Trial Competitions at Vanderbijlpark is well supported. The previous year’s winners
were Pierre Pretorius (1987/1988), Christo Brink (1988/1989) and Mark Norris (1989/1990)
who did not miss one time trial for the year. As lucky draw price a monthly voucher from
Unico will be drawn, this made this time trial famous.
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Vereeniging’s time trials are under supported and it was decided to discontinue. But Arthur
never gave up and continue to work at it.
Tebeho Mofokeng is getting well known under athletes. He won a few races and his name is
time and again amongst team prizes. Some of his achievements are – Die Wilge Marathon,
Workers Day 42km and the Elite 56km. He gets elected as Vaal Athlete of the Year, but
before he could receive this trophy he was killed during riots in his township.
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The 19th Vaal Marathon sponsored by S.A. Breweries was held on 4 March 1990. 2108
Athletes finished the race of which 95 were Vaal Athletes. The fun run was sponsored by
Clover.
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S.A. Breweries announced that they will host their well-known water point this year. Mr
Louw van Rensburg from S.A. Breweries received lifelong membership to Vaal Athletic Club
for sponsoring the Vaal Marathon for the past years. This year’s marathon will host the
Paraplegic Springbok Championship.
During April 1990 the planning for Vaal Athletic Club’s 1000km Challenge starts. This
competition will start from October 1990 until September 1991.
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The Vaal Potteries 15km race took place on 17 June 1990. This race will not start and finish
at the Meyerton Sport Ground, but at Vaal Potteries in Meyerton.
The African Cables 10km race took place on 26 August 1990. A decision was made to
increase the distance to a 21km race. Gerry Barnby is the organiser.
A group of 12 Vaal athletes took part in the Ford Marathon in Durban on 9 September 1990.
Only one athlete finished after 3hrs.
Johnny Terblanche finished his second 100 Miler and finished in 2nd position in a time of
13hrs30:25. Ronnie Hamilton finished in 14th position and Bobby Snelling in the 30th
position.
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The first Allied Race Against Time took place at Dick Fourie Stadium. Vaal Athletic Club is
also involved in hosting this event.
As a result of independence of Namibië our participation in the Duine Marathon could not
take place. In charge of Cobus Smith a group of 17 athletes went to the Knysna “Head to
Head Marathon”. 5 Vaal Athletes finished in the first 10 positions, namely – Mark Page (1st),
Tsoledi Sechomane (2nd), Teboho Mofokeng (4th), Johan Ebersohn (6th) and Johnny
Terblanche (9th).
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At the Spectrum 32km race Vaal Athletic Club won the Masters Category (Boet van Wyk),
Junior Men (Enoch Rapuleng) and Junior Ladies (Doreen Jacobs), as well as the Senior
Men’s Team Price.
Robin Swatton earned a gold medal for completing 10 JSE/City to City Races.
A club weekend to Eastern Transvaal was organised by Johnny Terblanche on 1st
September 1990 to partake in the Sabie Shufflers 32 km Race. 13 of our club members took
part.
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COMRADES 1990
Like previous years group and social races are organised for comrades training, as well as a
social races at the Parys Hills.
9 Silver medals were achieved at Comrades this year with 89 Vaal Athletes finishing the
race. Only two athletes could finish in under 7hrs this year – Johnny Terblanche (6hrs28:08)
and Christoff Nkome (6hrs48:39).
Ray Powell overcame the rare illness of (Guillain-Barre Syndrome) which left him paralysed
from 1988 and he once again took part in the Comrades Marathon. He completed the race
in 10hrs45 and collected thousands of rand for charity.
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TWO OCEANS 1990
Ian Tucker completed 10 Two Oceans Marathons. Only John Nott could achieve this
previously.
Three athletes achieved silver medals at the Two Oceans Marathon – Joe Schoeman
(3hrs45:19), Hennie Grimsel (3hrs57:24) and Rooie Robberts (3hrs57:26).
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TRACK AND FIELD
On 15 November 1989, a 1 hour event was held at Dick Fourie Stadium. This event was
well participated although it was raining.
The Vaal 10km Walk Championships sponsored by Computer Alliance was organised by
Piet Venter and was a great success.
At the Transvaal Championships held at RAU, our Vaal Sub-Junior and Junior athletes
achieved the following:
Tracey Powell 2 gold medals
Allen Bishop 2 gold medals
Antoinette Vredenburg 2 gold medals
Johan Wiese 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal
Alicia Erasmus 1 gold and 1 bronze medal
Eras Heever 1 silver medal
Rikus van Reenen 1 silver medal
Gerrie le Grange 1 silver medal
Christelle Steyn 1 silver medal
12 Athletes were elected to represent Transvaal at the Inter-Provincial Championships in
Krugersdorp.
The Vaal Championships, sponsored by Computer Alliance took place at D.P de Villiers
Stadium. Bill Powell and Heleen Vredenburg is in charge of the organisation of this event
which was a huge success.
It was decided to send two coaches and four athletes to the Bekker Coaching Course in
Magaliesburg which will be held for a week. Heleen Vredenburg and Lukas Kotze will be
representing the Vaal Athletic Club.
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The 70 year old Joe Botha achieved the following at the Masters Track and Field event:
5000m 22:10
10 000m 46:08
1500m 05:45
800m 02:54
3000m Obstacles
5000m Obstacles
CROSS COUNTRY
The 1st League is hosted by Vaal Athletic Club on 12 May 1990 at Dick Fourie Stadium.
The Johannesburg to Vereeniging Relay took place on 8 July 1990 and the club hosting the
finish at Dick Fourie Stadium.
Four of our Sub-Junior Athletes earned Transvaal Colours this year – namely, Lindie
Strydom, Nadia Meyer, Frikkie Terblanche and Koos Labuschagne.
TRI- AND DUATHLONS
Still there is no master in South Africa that can beat Gert Buter.
He also won the S.A. Title for the Half Standard Triathlon Championships. He also achieved
Transvaal Colours.
Other athletes that achieved well this year – Raynard Tissink and Jan Strydom. The
following athletes were nominated to represent Transvaal this year:
Raynard Tissink, Jan Strydom, Janion Boshoff, Gert Buter and Melanie de Wet.
As a result of the resignation of Clint Howes the club is looking for a new Captain.