South Africa's oldest open-water swimming event will be seeking a new champion when the 91st edition of the SPAR River Mile takes to the water at Cannonville near Port Elizabeth on February 15. Two-time winner Christopher Reid will not be returning to defend his title, as he has taken up a swimming scholarship at the University of Alabama in the United States. Reid - who represented South Africa at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, last year - was also named the readers' choice … [Read more...] about Doors open for new River Mile champion
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Chris Reid favourite for River Mile
Defending champion Christopher Reid will be the one to beat when more than 800 swimmers take to the water for the 90th SPAR River Mile feature races at Canonville on Sunday afternoon. Reid will be looking to deliver a strong performance in Africa's oldest open-water swim as he vies for a spot in the national team for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July. The 18-year-old has just returned from Australia where he represented South Africa in the pool alongside Chad le Clos during the BHP … [Read more...] about Chris Reid favourite for River Mile
