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?
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Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2018 Men’s Race [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/nkHMYZOwoW8 The Ironman 70.3 World Championships were held on African soil for the first time this year. The fiercest race took place in the Friendly City of Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa on the 1st and 2nd of September 2018. Have a look at some of the highlights of the Men's Race... Click HERE to find more 'Ironman Port Elizabeth' videos. Ironman Port Elizabeth video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here … [Read more...] about Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2018 Men’s Race [video]
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
Ironman World Championship 2018 Port Elizabeth, South Africa – running [video]
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Reliable logistics support during the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 World Championships
ISUZU Motors South Africa was not just a sponsor in name for the Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, but also a sponsor in deed: delivering critical logistics that contributed to making the championship race a world-class event. Far from the glamour of the red finishers' carpet, VIP tents or television cameras, the bakkies and trucks from Isuzu delivered critical transport support during the weeks of planning and set-up before the event, which was hosted on 1 and 2 September in Nelson … [Read more...] about Reliable logistics support during the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 World Championships
PE Business in the news: Ironman stirs up tension but will bring in R400m
Promote your business on BuyPE and MyPR. Ironman stirs up tension but will bring in R400m: Port Elizabeth Metro Bed and Breakfast Association chairperson ... SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE UPDATE: Get Fin24's top morning business news and opinions in your inbox. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. PORT ELIZABETH ( ZA ) Port Schedules: Schedules, ports of call and prices described here above, are only for indicative and commercial purpose and cannot be considered as contractual commitment … [Read more...] about PE Business in the news: Ironman stirs up tension but will bring in R400m
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
PE in the news: Ironman stirs up tension but will bring in R400m
Ironman stirs up tension but will bring in R400m: A pedestrian bridge for spectators is being built for the Ironman 70.3 championships in Marine Drive in Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth. (Photo: Lulama Zenzile, Netwerk24) Preparation for one of the worl... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. China, Africa enjoy strong cooperation momentum in trade and investment facilitation: At the Port Elizabeth, South Africa, the automobile factory invested by China’s First Automotive Works (FAW) is … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Ironman stirs up tension but will bring in R400m
And the LAST shall be FIRST
And the LAST shall be FIRST. Last Lady out of the water in this morning's swim leg of the 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Championships in Port Elizabeth on 1 September. #ironman #worldchampionships #molo #ladies #alanstraton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about And the LAST shall be FIRST
PE in the news: Top Images From Thursday at Ironman 70.3 World Championship
Top Images From Thursday at Ironman 70.3 World Championship: 1 and the Men on Sunday, Sept. 2. Singers perform during the parade of Nations leading up to the Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on August 30, 2018 ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Aston Bay octogenarian in court over death of four-year old boy: Marais says they are waiting for the post mortem to determine the exact cause of the man's death. Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Top Images From Thursday at Ironman 70.3 World Championship
PE Host to 4 500 of the world’s top athletes
Approximately 4,500 of the world’s top athletes are registered to compete in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa on September 1 and 2 at the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship. IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, has produced this world-class event since 2006, with global rotation beginning in 2014. “This is a historic year for the event as the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship reaches the African continent for the first time,” said Andrew Messick, President and Chief Executive … [Read more...] about PE Host to 4 500 of the world’s top athletes
Ironman delegation happy ahead of Ironman 70.3 World Championship
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality received high praise for the efficient continuation of preparations for the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship this weekend, despite a change in political leadership on Monday. This followed a presentation by Executive Director for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Noxolo Nqwazi, at the Council Chamber in the Port Elizabeth City Hall this morning. Nqwazi, who spearheaded this project since early 2016, presented the municipality’s readiness to … [Read more...] about Ironman delegation happy ahead of Ironman 70.3 World Championship
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
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
Isuzu and IRONMAN leave long-lasting legacy
IN between hosting two international IRONMAN events in Port Elizabeth this year, a legacy project - comprising an entire creche building - was built in Walmer Township in the space of just four months. Shortly after the IRONMAN African Championship and Isuzu Corporate Triathlon Challenge were hosted in April 2018, the IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity Trust broke ground to build a creche to accommodate 50 children from Walmer township. Isuzu Motors South Africa and the Isuzu ChildLife Foundation … [Read more...] about Isuzu and IRONMAN leave long-lasting legacy
