We hope to see Xolani Luvuno and his partner Hein Venter back at the Ironman on a future date. Luvuno’s results in yesterdays (7 April 2019) Standard Bank 70.3 Ironman which took place in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay saw the pair do the swim in 01:15:11 and the bike in 09:03:30 before being scored DNF on the run.
Anything is Possible! Disabled athlete Xolani Luvuno has an extra special story to tell. See: http://bit.ly/2IiH1hP #ironman #disabled #ibeatdrugs
From being high on Nyaope (a street drug in South Africa) to being high on life – the 34-year old amputee, Xolani Luvuno, has captured the hearts of the nation. His determination, courage and willpower shows South Africa how achieving the impossible, is possible with the right amount of perseverance. #IM703SA #SBIronman #IRONMANtri #portelizabeth #mype #alanstraton – Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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