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Running in Oakville seems to appeal to Predrag Mladenovic. The Toronto resident was the fastest to cross the finish line at Sundays Oakville Half Marathon, completing the 21-kilometre course in a time of 1:10:28. It marked the fourth time in five years Mladenovic has been the overall champion at the event, formerly known as the Oakville Labour Day Half. He did not compete at last years event after winning it the previous three years. Tammy Purdy of Mississauga broke her own event record en route to winning the half mara- thons female title. Purdy crossed the line in 1:24:14, eclipsing the 1:27:02 standard she set a year ago. This years Oakville Half Marathon event drew more than 1,500 runners and walkers in the half marathon, 10-kilometre and 2K races. This was the first time in the events five-year history that it wasnt held on the Labour Day weekend. (We are) very pleased with a record-setting turnout this year, said Landmark Sports Groups Ben McCarty, the race director. The community support was outstand- ing and the volunteerrs were fantas- tic. Our race continues to grow every year. Richard Eyram was the top local finisher in the half marathon, plac- ing fourth overall (1:19:22.1) and first in the mens 40-44 division. Other local division winners in the half marathon included Andrew Convery (mens 19-and-under), Tyler Chacra (mens 20-24), Thomas Podruchny (mens 70-plus), Shannon Banero (womens 19-and- under), Jennifer Amaral (womens 25-29) and Marg Frers (womens 65-69). Guelphs Joshua Kramer and Londons Mary Nash were the male and female Budds' BMW 10K win- ners, respectively. Kramer crossed the line in 35:16.2, while Nash posted a time of 42:10.3. Steven McLeod (ninth overall and first in mens 30-34), Anne- Marie Rasmussen (third, women) and Victoria Upshaw (fourth, women) were Oakvilles top finish- ers in the 10K. Ryan Fitzsimmons (mens 25-29), Scott Campbell (mens 40-44), Darryl Rowan (mens 45-49), Lenard Laming (mens 65-69), Jarnail Panesar (mens 70-plus), Erin Queenan (womens 19-and-under), Cynthia OHalloran (womens 45-49), Bonnie Pietras (womens 60-64) and Margaret Lea (womens 65-69) were other local residents to win divisions. See page 27 for a list of top f finishers in the Oakville Hal KMarathon and Budds' BMW 10 Call Jessica at 905-845-3824 ext. 299 jlangero@oakvillebeaver co. m PAINTING Plaster Repair Stucco Wallpapering/Stripping Interior/Exterior Personalized Service Free Estimate Inter-Can Painting Inc. PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS (905) 469-0092 Over 30 Years In Business Hubert Klein (owner) 14 62 Wa lacel Rd. #3, Oakvil el HOME IMPROVEMENT ? Drywall specialty ? Remodel your shower/ bath enclosures eg: tiling ? Install cabinetry & more ? Quick, precise completion of all jobs ? Rate is the best bar none ? Complete basement renos (established connections with people in all trades)Reno/Handyman 10 Years experience with custom builder 289-337-1171 CONSTRUCT ION jchartrand12@cogeco.ca PAINTING & WALLPAPERING SERVING OAKVILLE SINCE 1963 (905) 827-5584 ALVIN T. JONES Royal DECORATING & COLOUR CONSULTANTS COMPLETE PAINTING & WALLPAPERING SERVICE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CUSTOM COLOUR MIXING RESTORATIONS PLASTER REPAIRS & TEXTURING DECORATING LTD. BUILDING CONTRACTORS/ PAINTERS E L Y COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL WSIB, Insurance (5 Million Liability) Interior/Exterior Clean, Efficient, Reliable, Quality Work 18 years experience in Oakville & Surrounding area FREE ESTIMATES 416-399-6075 PAINTING ATTENTION PROFESSIONAL DECKSPECIALISTS: THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS Sports 26 SPORTS EDITOR: JON KUIPERIJ Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 432) Fax 905-337-5571 email sports@oakvillebeaver.com WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2011 fToronto runner reclaims Oakville Hal Marathon crown FOLLOW THE LEADER: Toronto runner Predrag Mladenovic leads the charge at the start of Sunday's Oakville Half Marathon race. Mladenovic finished the 21-kilometre course through south Oakville in a time of 1:10:28 to win the half marathon title for the fourth time in the event's five-year history. MIKE CHELIAK / ZOOMPHOTO.CA