The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is looking forward to this weekend's Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship, when the city's economy will get a welcome boost as our residents gear up to accommodate close to 2 000 athletes racing, of which 700 athletes are international participants. "The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber would like to wish all participants the best of luck for Sunday's Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship. We would like to encourage spectators to come … [Read more...] about Business Chamber in support of Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship
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Ironman is coming – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Ironman is coming: Preparations for this weekend's Ironman African Championship along with the related events, Ironkids and the Corporate Challenge, taking place on Saturday is in full swing on the beachfront. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Beachfront Mussels: I took a break on the beachfront yesterday at low tide and walked out on the little wall between Deville and Humewood Beach. Out at the end there are … [Read more...] about Ironman is coming – Featured Blog
Grahamstown in the news: Gearing up for Ironman 70.3
Gearing up for Ironman 70.3: Grahamstown athlete, Terri-Lynn Penney will be one of 23 athletes lining up for their tenth consecutive IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa triathlon, in East London this weekend. Among the athletes heading to East London from Grahamstown are Daniel Tooley (race ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Gallery hopping: catch the creative wave that's sweeping through SA's art world: Will our illustrious president feature? In late July, Grahamstown will temporarily operate as … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Gearing up for Ironman 70.3
SA Triathletes to vye for 50 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualification slots
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, is offering South African athletes an exclusive chance at early qualification for the 2018 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon at the 2017 Standard Bank IRONMAN® African Championship triathlon in Nelson Mandela Bay, 2 April 2017. As part of a special holiday promotion, IRONMAN will make 50 qualification slots to the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, which will also take place in Nelson Mandela Bay, available at the 2017 Standard Bank … [Read more...] about SA Triathletes to vye for 50 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualification slots
Ironman 70.3 World Champs coming to Port Elizabeth in 2018 – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Ironman 70.3 World Champs coming to Port Elizabeth in 2018: Probably one of the biggest pieces of sport news of the year broke about two or three weeks ago when Port Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela Bay was announced at hosts for the Ironman 70.3 (also known as Half Ironman) World Champs in 2018. The event is even bigger than the annual Ironman African Championship that takes place in the city and attracts over 3 000 competitors from … [Read more...] about Ironman 70.3 World Champs coming to Port Elizabeth in 2018 – Featured Blog
Nelson Mandela Bay to host the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship – Video
Nelson Mandela Bay has reason to boast. They have been awarded the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. The good news comes after an evaluation and inspection was done by members of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship team of the city and its surrounds. Hosting the event is set to boost the city's coffers by millions of rands. Nelson Mandela Bay has been the home of the only full Ironman event in Africa for the past ten years. Janine Lee reporting. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay to host the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship – Video
PE; “One of the most widely beautiful and historically significant places in the world”
Thousands of world class athletes are expected to compete in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth in 2018 at the international Ironman 70.3. Nelson Mandela Bay's Port Elizabeth trumped Nice in France and Budapest in Hungary for the right to host the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in 2018, a prestigious event for which the world's top athletes work hard to qualify. The announcement was made this morning following a visit by the Technical Team, led by Ms Diana Bertsh, Vice President of World … [Read more...] about PE; “One of the most widely beautiful and historically significant places in the world”
2018 Ironman World First for Nelson Mandela Bay
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that the 2018 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship has been awarded to Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa on 1st and 2nd September, 2018. It is the first time an IRONMAN World Championship event will be held on the African continent. Located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, Nelson Mandela Bay first hosted an IRONMAN event in 2004 and has been the site of the Standard Bank IRONMAN African Championship since 2015. The World … [Read more...] about 2018 Ironman World First for Nelson Mandela Bay
The impact and contribution by events on tourism
Events and conferences are not only unique in growing tourism numbers in to the city but they also assist destinations in bridging the seasonality problem. Events ensure that the city benefits from hosting participants but added to that is the coaching staff and family that always accompanies participants. They also attract spectators who will flock to come and support their heroes. Having recently hosted the Commonwealth Judo Championships, Ironman Africa, the Ocean Racing Series, the Herald … [Read more...] about The impact and contribution by events on tourism
Mandela Bay Ironman athlete wins in the US, flying the South African flag high
On Saturday 30th July, Port Elizabeth born triathlete Kyle Buckingham beat a strong field dominated by American athletes to take home the Ironman Vineman tittle in a course record breaking 8hr27.56sec, smashing the previous record of 8hr51. Buckingham who came out of the water in third place assumed the lead on nearly half way through 180km cycle leg. The Nelson Mandela Bay born athlete held on to the lead all the way through second transition (T2 – to run) and started the run with just over … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay Ironman athlete wins in the US, flying the South African flag high
Clean bill of health for Bay from 70.3 World Ironman adjudicators
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's bid to host the World Ironman 70.3 in 2018 received a major boost when the technical team gave the city a clean bill of health barring minor improvements that can still be addressed. While addressing a joint press conference at the Tramways Building this morning, Ms Diana Bertsch, Vice President of World Championship Events, described her first experience in the city as a pleasant one. "It is a beautiful venue for World Ironman. There are minor … [Read more...] about Clean bill of health for Bay from 70.3 World Ironman adjudicators
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality shortlisted to host 2017 World Ironman Championships
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to express its appreciation to the Ironman Bid Committee for choosing the City as one of the shortlisted Cities to host the 2017 World Ironman Championships. Responding to the good news, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Danny Jordaan said: "The shortlist is a confirmation of the fact that we are a destination of to host global events of this magnitude. It is also a confirmation of the hard work that has been put in by Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality shortlisted to host 2017 World Ironman Championships
Ironman! – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Ironman! by Look Sharp in Lycra: A happy Ironman and Ironfan Val reunited at the finish. Sorry I’ve not had chance to post anything since Ironman Africa on Sunday. I’ll write a blog of the day as soon as I get time. I can confirm I crossed the line in 14hrs 55 mins, just over 30 mins ahead of schedule, to become an Ironman! More to follow … Read more here: Look Sharp in Lycra Click HERE to submit your blog … [Read more...] about Ironman! – Featured Blog
Corporate award for largest number of entries in 2016 Ironman
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) secured a clean sweep of the silverware on this year's Vodacom Corporate Triathlon Challenge, held in Port Elizabeth on Saturday 9 April, which featured almost 2 000 competitors. Repeating last year's success, Continental-backed triathletes dominated the individual races, comprising a 380 m swim, 18 km cycle and 4.2 km run. Competing in Continental colours and in near-perfect weather conditions, Keegan Cooke powered his way to a winning time of 45 min 10 … [Read more...] about Corporate award for largest number of entries in 2016 Ironman
Nasser bin Hamad 8th in South Africa Ironman Championship
Underscoring the international reach of the Standard Bank Ironman is this report from the Bahrain News Agency: HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee and Captain of Bahrain Endurance 13 Team came 8th among 1200 contenders at the Ironman African Championship held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sunday. HH Shaikh Nasser bin … [Read more...] about Nasser bin Hamad 8th in South Africa Ironman Championship
