One of the most exciting children’s aquathlon, the Spur IRONKIDS proudly sponsored by Pritt, is set to once again exceed expectations. Entries are now open. The popular children’s event takes place on Saturday, 6 April 2019 at McArthur’s Pool and Leisure Centre. This aquathlon has become one of the most sought-after entries in the city with the event selling out at 1000 children annually. This popular event is a real highlight of the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship weekend. The … [Read more...] about Ironkid Today, Ironman Tomorrow
Triathlon
Would you do Ironman Blindfolded?
Attempting to complete any IRONMAN event is a daunting task but doing so with any form of impairment should be commended. David Jones, a 40-year-old computer programmer from Cape Town, will be entering the Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa in Buffalo City on 27 January 2019 as a visually impaired athlete – aiming to complete his first IRONMAN 70.3 event. As a guide, Cornel Botha will be entering alongside Jones in the race. Jones was born with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a hereditary … [Read more...] about Would you do Ironman Blindfolded?
Course Change for 2019 PE Ironman
IRONMAN South Africa is excited to announce the amended course for the 15th edition of the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship taking place on 7 April 2019 in Nelson Mandela Bay. The swim course remains the same with the 3.8km swim taking place at Hobie Beach. The change comes on the 180.1km bike course and 42.2km run course, which will see athletes taking on the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship bike course in reverse. The bike course takes athletes left out of transition … [Read more...] about Course Change for 2019 PE Ironman
Outstanding Half Marathon Time for Ironman World Champion
The current world record for the half marathon is 58:23 minutes for men, set by Eritrea's Zersenay Tadese on 21 March 2010 at the Lisbon Half Marathon. In Port Elizabeth today - AFTER a 1.9 kilometre swim AND 90 kilometre bike ride - Jan Frodeno from Germany ran the 21.1 kilometre half marathon in 66:33 minutes to be crowned the 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Champion. Frodeno completed the various legs in the following times: 21:53 minutes for the swim; 124:28 minutes for the bike and 66:33 … [Read more...] about Outstanding Half Marathon Time for Ironman World Champion
The Ironman Ladies had Sunshine
On 1 September 2018 the Isuzu Ironman World Championship Ladies had glorious sunshine weather to race in and the next day the Ironman men had overcast drizzle. The 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship started with a 1.2-mile swim from King's Beach in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. https://youtu.be/n6RJlg2m7qo Head Shots stills and images from the Ladies swim and Westsuit Strip during first leg of the 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Championships held on 1 September 2018 in Port … [Read more...] about The Ironman Ladies had Sunshine
Quadriplegic athlete warms up for Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
PORT ELIZABETH - ISUZU Motors South Africa is sponsoring a world-class, inspirational sportsman who plans to reach a new milestone at the upcoming Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, taking place on 1 and 2 September in Port Elizabeth. Pieter du Preez, 38, an actuarial analyst from Johannesburg, is hoping to lead the way for more quadriplegics to follow when he participates in the upcoming Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. Following an accident 15 years ago in which he broke his … [Read more...] about Quadriplegic athlete warms up for Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
MBDA backed triathletes ready for Ironman World Champs
Thembile Nxele, Siyabulela Mpengesi and Peter Gatangi made history in January and June this year by being the only previously disadvantaged triathletes to have made the cut to race the Ironman 70.3 world championship on merit alone. The trio who were selected through an open call by the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) back in 2017 to be part of a program to assist athletes of colour were successful in landing World Champs participation slots after a gruelling qualification process. The … [Read more...] about MBDA backed triathletes ready for Ironman World Champs
The best spectator spots for the Ironman Swim, Bike and Run legs
The Ironman Route is expected to be packed with spectators for the weekend - those well versed will erect gazebos, tents and other temporary structures and make a weekend of it. With the slight change in course you will be prudent to check out the routes before deciding to make the 'Groot Trek' to your favoured spot. The maps and videos of the different routes are below to help you make the right choice of spectator spot this weekend. MyPE will be along the route in a special yet to be … [Read more...] about The best spectator spots for the Ironman Swim, Bike and Run legs
Buffalo City to Host African TriClub Championship
The hugely popular Standard Bank IRONMAN 70.3® South Africa is set to welcome the IRONMAN African TriClub Championship in 2019 to Buffalo City. The Championship will take place on Sunday, 27 January 2019. “Triathlon clubs are a key part of our sport and club mates become like family during the journey to the IRONMAN finish line. We are excited to give clubs from around Africa the opportunity to compete for the title of IRONMAN African TriClub Champion. Athletes from South Africa, Botswana, … [Read more...] about Buffalo City to Host African TriClub Championship
The 97 Pro Athletes Taking Part in 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Championships
Triathlon’s top talent will come together in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa for the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship on September 1 and 2. Boasting one of the most competitive professional fields in the sport, the event will make history when the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship takes place in Africa for the first time. “The professional field set to compete in this championship is once again extraordinary. We are looking forward to a great two-day event,” said Andrew Messick, … [Read more...] about The 97 Pro Athletes Taking Part in 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Championships
Molo Festival of Triathlon Swim
With just over 2 weeks until the World Ironman 70.3 World Championships taking place in the City, athletes of all ability got to take part in the Molo Festival of Triathlon Championship Swim at Kings Beach, Whilst triathletes and open water swimmers got to experience the World Championship swim course, fun runners took part in a 3km Beach Run and local Surf Ski paddlers enjoyed an exciting 3 lap race around the proposed swim course. In a major difference to open water swimming events, the … [Read more...] about Molo Festival of Triathlon Swim
Molo Triathletes and Welcome to our home
Molo Nelson Mandela Bay residents, your City is about to welcome more than 4000 international Ironman athletes coming to race the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 world championship. This prestigious global event is coming to Africa for the very first time in the same year we celebrate the centenary of the late tataMadiba. The Isuzu Ironman 70.3 World Championship takes place over two days, on Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of September but that is not all. The Molo Festival of Triathlon hosted by … [Read more...] about Molo Triathletes and Welcome to our home
New Title Sponsor for Ironman 70.3 World Championships
https://twitter.com/MyPE/status/1018842114120175616 The two-day Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event will take place on September 1 and 2, 2018 in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. It was announced today that Port Elizabeth based motor vehicle manufacturer, Isuzu, will be the title sponsor for the 2018 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship taking place on Saturday and Sunday, September 1and 2, 2018 in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon will take … [Read more...] about New Title Sponsor for Ironman 70.3 World Championships
Think Tank Colloquium – the next half
Port Elizabeth – the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) today kicked off the second Think Tank Colloquium to discuss and formulate alternative approaches to sustainable socio economic development in challenged communities such as Helenvale. MBDA CEO Ashraf Adam says “the first Think Tank Colloquium held in February took on a process of scenario building informed by conversations and dialogues constituted primarily by academia, specialists and development practitioners. The meeting gave … [Read more...] about Think Tank Colloquium – the next half
Ironman African Championship – the perfect dry run
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip applauded the efficient hosting of the Standard Bank Ironman African Championship on Sunday and considers it the perfect dry-run for a world class Ironman 70.3 World Championship on 1 and 2 September. “With the seamless implementation of the 14th edition of our annual Ironman event in mind, I am now more confident than ever that the first Ironman 70.3 World Championship to be hosted in an African city will catapult Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Ironman African Championship – the perfect dry run
