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Countdown to 226 K’s

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There are many special things about an IRONMAN event. One of them is the amazing supporters who rally behind the athletes all day along the course. With less than a day to go until the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship, you can already feel the excitement around the city – with the city being painted in IRONMAN colours. The Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship course is characterised by pristine golden beaches, stunning coastal beauty and an electrifying urban run course. … [Read more...] about Countdown to 226 K’s

Southern Kings change five for the visit of Cardiff Blues

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Head coach Deon Davids has made five changes to his Southern Kings side that will return to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the Guinness PRO14 clash against Cardiff Blues on Saturday. The Kings lost 39-22 to Munster at Outeniqua Park in George last time out – the first time the picturesque Garden Route city had hosted an international franchise fixture – but they are back in Port Elizabeth for the visit of the Blues this weekend. Davids has opted for five alterations, with two of those … [Read more...] about Southern Kings change five for the visit of Cardiff Blues

Jenkins to captain Cardiff Blues in vital Southern Kings clash

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Cardiff Blues have made eight changes for their vital Guinness PRO14 clash with Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (7:35pm local). Following the heartbreak of an injury-time defeat to Toyota Cheetahs, head coach Danny Wilson has reshuffled his side as they look to move a step closer to European qualification. Four of the changes come in the pack with Scott Andrews given the nod in the front-row and Josh Turnbull coming into the second-row. Nick Williams starts at number eight and … [Read more...] about Jenkins to captain Cardiff Blues in vital Southern Kings clash

Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship 2018 – this weekend

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Nelson Mandela Bay will once again this year be transformed into a sea of blue as Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship 2018 returns on Sunday, 15 April 2018. Last year, this African Championship contributed nearly R84-million in tourism revenue alone to the City of Port Elizabeth and a wider impact on the Eastern Cape region. This IRONMAN event – the favourite on the European race circuit for over a decade - offers 80 qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship in … [Read more...] about Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship 2018 – this weekend

Locals Aim for Clean Sweep of 2018 Corporate Triathlon Challenge

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Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is aiming to continue its winning streak and claim a clean sweep of the trophies at the 2018 Isuzu Corporate Triathlon Challenge, which takes place at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 14 April. Continental will once again be taking to the start line with a formidable line-up of athletes for the corporate event, which serves as the prelude to the Standard Bank Ironman African Championships on Sunday 15 April. "Our Continental-backed triathletes … [Read more...] about Locals Aim for Clean Sweep of 2018 Corporate Triathlon Challenge

13th Series Winners

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The 13th Season of the popular aQuellé Ocean Racing Series came to an end on Sunday morning bring the total number of entries this season to 3,857. The Series, which is unique to Nelson Mandela Bay, consisted of 11 race days taking place on mostly alternate Sunday mornings between October 2017 and April 2018. "We had a tremendously successful season with the most consistent beach weather we've ever had." said Race Director Michael Zoetmulder of local non-profit sports events company Zsports. … [Read more...] about 13th Series Winners

Final Prize Giving function for popular Series

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Nelson Mandela Bay's unique beach event, the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series, concluded Season 13 on Sunday morning (today) with just over 300 participants taking full advantage of the perfect beach conditions ahead of next weekend's premier triathlon event. Season 13 kicked off in October 2017 and took place on mostly alternate Sunday mornings to include a total of 11 race days this season, almost all being in near perfect conditions. The most popular event this season having been the 1km Ocean … [Read more...] about Final Prize Giving function for popular Series

Popular Series concludes Season 13 this weekend

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It's unique to Nelson Mandela Bay and has become a summer institution for fitness enthusiasts from around the country but this Sunday will be the last race morning for this Summer. The aQuellé Ocean Racing Series Season 13 started in October last year and will conclude on Sunday with race morning number 11 after having already entertained just under 4,000 entrants on Hobie Beach this season. Each summer the Series has between 10 and 12 race mornings on mostly alternate Sunday's at PE's … [Read more...] about Popular Series concludes Season 13 this weekend

Garden Route First

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Southern Kings Head Coach Deon Davids today named his team to take on Munster in a historic GUINESSPRO14 Championship encounter to take place at Outeniquapark in George on Saturday. It will be first time ever that the picturesque Garden Route city hosts an international franchise fixture and organisers have gone all out to ensure there is a festive air to the occasion that will appeal to the whole family. Davids, originally from the Southern Cape himself, has left intact the entire forward … [Read more...] about Garden Route First

Timeline of John Fisher Overboard of Scallywag

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On Monday 26 March, Team Sun Hung Kai / Scallywag lost John Fisher overboard in the Southern Ocean, approximately 1,400 nautical miles west of Cape Horn. Despite conducting an exhaustive search in gale force conditions, he has not been recovered. “This is the worst situation you can imagine happening to your team,” said SHK/Scallywag Team Manager Tim Newton, who has spoken with skipper David Witt and navigator Libby Greenhalgh about what happened on Monday. “We are absolutely … [Read more...] about Timeline of John Fisher Overboard of Scallywag

Swimmers Dominate

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The 10th round of the aQuellé Ocean Racing Series Season 13 took place in windy conditions on Sunday morning at Hobie Beach with around 300 entries across the 7 events being contested. Always a keenly contested and popular event is the Kids 12 years and under 1km beach run which recognises 4 age groups in the prize giving. In the 6 years and under category it was Imani Allah who won from Caylem Kemp and Connor Kemp in the boys race with Kayleigh Marais winning the girls race from Kaitlyn … [Read more...] about Swimmers Dominate

Mathew Hodges and Daniel Rowe take home top six points

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The new-look Volkswagen Motorsport Team had a weekend of mixed results with Mathew Hodges and Daniel Rowe getting their Sasol GTC Championship scoreboard ticking over after claiming fifth and sixth places in the opening round at Kyalami on Saturday. After a troubled qualifying session that left Rowe in fifth place and Hodges in eighth position, Hodges worked his way through the field to cross the finishing line in a commendable second place after nine frenetic laps of racing. A post-race … [Read more...] about Mathew Hodges and Daniel Rowe take home top six points

Jeffrey Kruger takes early championship lead

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The all-new 2018 Engen Polo Cup season started on a high note at Kyalami on Saturday, with the turbocharged two-litre Polo race cars delivering exceptional reliability, close racing, a new lap record and great spectacle. Qualifying Saturday morning’s official qualifying session saw the times of the top six cars covered by one second, led by youngster Jeffrey Kruger in his Universal Healthcare Polo. After the Superpole session Kruger occupied the pole position, ahead of Jonathan Mogotsi … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Kruger takes early championship lead