Praia road race: Ivan Fortes retains his title
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Expresso das Ilhas
Ivan Fortes wins the men's 10-kilometre race in 34 min 27 sec 53 at the 12th Praia Road Race, while Léticia Neves wins the women's event. Fortes, a student in São Vicente, says he maintains daily training despite his university commitments, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
Ivan Fortes won the men's 10-kilometre race on Sunday in Praia in 34 minutes, 27 seconds and 53 hundredths at the 12th Road Race, allowing the athlete from Santo Antão to retain his title. He represented the Domus Mostra team from Santo Antão, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
William dos Santos finished second in 34 minutes, 38 seconds and 72 hundredths, ahead of Bruce dos Santos, third in 35 minutes, 48 seconds and 77 hundredths. In the women's event, Letícia Neves won in 41 minutes, 56 seconds and 60 hundredths, ahead of Daty Miranda and Itelvina da Cruz, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
Ivan Fortes, a student at the University of São Vicente, explained that he trains daily despite the difficulties of balancing sports preparation and studies. Letícia Neves, for her part, said she was pleased after several participations in the Road Race, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
The 12th Road Race, organised by the National Police of Cape Verde with the Santiago Sul Athletics Association, also included 100-metre events, 5-kilometre races for juniors and veterans, wheelchair para-athletics and a category reserved for members of the National Police.
