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It’s Official – PE OWNS Ironman

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Over 2000 PEople volunteered to assist at this past weekend's Ironman Africa which was won by local hero, Kyle Buckingham - pause, listen! Did you hear that? That was the sound of the microphone dropping. Gallery of MyPE's favourite images from Ironman Africa 2018: The Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship was off to a spectacular start early on Sunday morning, 15 April 2018, at Nelson Mandela Bay’s Hobie Beach. The canon sounded at 06:30 AM after which the top pro male athletes … [Read more...] about It’s Official – PE OWNS Ironman

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

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

Nelson Mandela Bay Craft Village

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Beautiful local crafts will be on sale, music and dancing for your entertainment and vote for your favourite trophy design for 2018 IRON MAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP to be held in September in Nelson Mandela Bay. On 13, 14 and 15th of April, from 9:00 – 19:00 on the lawns in front of the Boardwalk Hotel the NELSON MANDELA BAY CRAFT VILLAGE is a craft extravaganza showcasing the spirit of Nelson Mandela Bay. Spectators at the STANDARD BANK IRONMAN AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 are welcome to pop in and … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Craft Village

Swim. Bike. Run. The 2018 IRONMAN African Championship is HERE! – Featured Blog

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Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Swim. Bike. Run. The 2018 IRONMAN African Championship is HERE!: Nelson Mandela Bay is the proud host city of the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championships and this year, the Bay is also extremely proud to host the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in September 2018 where 4500 athletes are expected to qualify from over 104 races around the world. Source: NMBT Blog. Click HERE to … [Read more...] about Swim. Bike. Run. The 2018 IRONMAN African Championship is HERE! – Featured Blog

Ironman Challenges Artists

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Call for entries for the design of the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP top male and female athlete award. Artists working in the Eastern Cape are challenged by the international IRON MAN committee and the host city Nelson Mandela Bay to create an outstanding and innovative design for the 2018 IRON MAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP top male and female athlete’s trophies. Artists are invited to submit concept drawings and designs which can take the form of sketches, computer generated designs, … [Read more...] about Ironman Challenges Artists

Local talent qualify for 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

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Five Siyaphambili Triathlon Participation Programme athletes have proven that the sky is the limit by qualifying for a slot at the 2018 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay to be held on 1 and 2 September. From previously disadvantaged backgrounds, the opportunity to reach new heights and excel is always a tough battle. However, this once in a lifetime opportunity has been grabbed with both hands by triathletes Talia Nomdoe, Zolile Mhlahlo, Justin Butler, Yaseen Abrahams … [Read more...] about Local talent qualify for 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

Major international boost for Nelson Mandela Bay

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It is no surprise that the Standard Bank Ironman African Championships received glowing accolades when Ironman released its 2017 Athlete’s Choice Awards yesterday. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development Tourism and Agriculture, Andrew Whitfield, made this statement a day after Ironman, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, released the results gathered from athlete surveys from all the 2017 Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races globally. Out of the 40 … [Read more...] about Major international boost for Nelson Mandela Bay

Safety of Ironman athletes paramount

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The safety of international and local participants in the Standard Bank Ironman African Championships and the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in September is paramount with pro-active safety measures established since last year. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, gave this assurance as excitement mounts ahead of these showpiece events. “We are determined to make sure that the only drama before and on race days will be the excitement on the course … [Read more...] about Safety of Ironman athletes paramount

Historical First for Bay Ironman

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Bay resident Peter Gatang’i became the first black South African man to earn a slot to race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships to take place Nelson Mandela Bay from 1-2 September. Buoyed by a record one hundred slots up for grabs at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships on home soil, tri-athletes from Nelson Mandela Bay put in stellar performances at the Ironman 70.3 South Africa in Buffalo City. Luvuyo Bangazi, Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA) spokesman, said the race with a … [Read more...] about Historical First for Bay Ironman

Ironman 70.3 World Championship visit reinforces partnership with Nelson Mandela Bay

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As excitement mounts after athletes from 69 countries already registered to compete in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in September, bilateral discussions between Ironman officials and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality reinforced the partnership. Diana Birch, Ironman 70.3 World Championship said she is excited to host this triathlon showpiece in Nelson Mandela Bay, a city blessed with culture and natural beauty. “I had the opportunity to meet with the city management on Tuesday and … [Read more...] about Ironman 70.3 World Championship visit reinforces partnership with Nelson Mandela Bay

Get Ready for Big Daddy

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Our City has been proudly and successfully hosting the African leg of the World Ironman Championships for many years. But now the Big Daddy is coming to us! The Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2018 will be held in Nelson Mandela Bay in September 2018. As promised, top Ironman athletes from across the world have begun to flock to our City to prepare and acclimatise themselves to local conditions. Logistical preparations by the host City and the organisers are on overdrive to host what promises to … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Big Daddy