I Wasn't Scared, Says Cape Town's Two Oceans Half-marathon Winner William Kaptein

WIlliam Kaptein waved to the crowd as he stepped onto the grass inside the UCT Rugby Fields, confident that the title was within his grasp.

However, his showmanship almost cost him a historic victory in the half marathon of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, as he only beat the runner-up by two seconds.

In the end, he won, and that was all that mattered. Kaptein made history by becoming only the second Capetonian to win the 21.1km race since Makhosonke Fika won the inaugural event back in 1998.

Speaking during the post-race media conference, the TymeBank Langa Athletic Club athlete said that he knew the night before the race that he was destined for victory.

To be honest with you, on Saturday night when I switched off my phone, I said to my fianc, This race, I am going to win it.