Comrades Marathon 2012 Results

By Abichal @Multidays
Ludwick Mamabolo wins the Comrades Marathon 2012 in a time of 5:31:03. The first victory by a South African since 2005 was a dream come true for Mamabolo who came seventh last year. Elena Nurgalieva won the women’s race for the seventh time, and the third time in a row with her fastest time. Ellie Greenwood from the UK who was 4th last year also had a faster race taking 24 minutes of her 2011 time to finish in second place. Top Men 1 Ludwick Mamabolo (RSA) 5:31:03 2 Bongmusa Mthembu (RSA 5:32:40) 3 Leboka Noto (LES) 5:33:07 Top Women 1 Elena Nurgalieva (RUS) 6:07:12 2.Ellie Greenwood (UK) 6:08:24 3 Marina Zhalybina (RUS) 6:30:54 Race website: Comrades.com Comrades Marathon 2012 Results Multidays.com - Multiday and Ultrarunning News