On Sunday 25th January 2015's 8th edition of Ironman 70.3 South Africa, a relatively new Nelson Mandela Bay based Vukani Multi-Sport Club (MSC) did what many had not thought possible by finishing 1st and 4th in a show of dominance and ability in East London. Vukani MSC was formed only in 2012 by a group of friends, a couple of runners, cyclist - all relatively new entrants to Triathlon. Thembile Nxele is a key member of the overall winning team. Nxele is an experience d cyclist who placed … [Read more...] about Ironman 70.3 SA first for PE based Vukani Multi Sport Club
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Standard Bank and IRONMAN® South Africa enter into sponsorship agreement
Standard Bank and IRONMAN South Africa have entered into a sponsorship agreement that will secure the long-term sustainability of one of the country's premier endurance events and at the same time enable the bank to extend its brand reach to the fast-growing sport of triathlon. The sponsorship will give Standard Bank, the largest African bank by assets and earnings, first-class brand positioning at the annual IRONMAN® event hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa which involves a 3.8km … [Read more...] about Standard Bank and IRONMAN® South Africa enter into sponsorship agreement
Joel Stransky – Epic Ironman
The Absa Cape Epic is the untamed ‘Tour de France’ of mountain biking and only the bravest and fittest of cyclists from around the world survive the gruelling 8 days/7 stages. To give some context, with stage 4/day 5 over, riders, over the past 5 days, have climbed a total elevation of 8430m - Mount Everest is 8848m, and over the total 8 days riders will have climbed a total of 14 930m, nearly twice the elevation of Mount Everest. What do most of the Absa Cape Epic riders do when they have … [Read more...] about Joel Stransky – Epic Ironman
Exciting new routes for 2014 Ironman
With the selling out of IRONMAN South Africa, the event has now reached an exciting evolution in the next chapter of the iconic event by introducing changes to the race course. Reaching 2000 athletes has prompted race director Paul Wolff to restructure the course in accordance with a number of international IRONMAN races. Once a race reaches over 1800 athletes on the course, certain changes are necessary to enhance safety and ensure a fair race for athletes. This is the standard measure … [Read more...] about Exciting new routes for 2014 Ironman
Tourism research under spotlight at NMMU
Getting to grips with the trends of Ironman participants to Nelson Mandela Bay is but one of the interesting topics to be shared at a two-day tourism students' conference in Port Elizabeth starting tomorrow (Thursday 3 October). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is hosting the Tourism Educators of South Africa student conference starting at 9am tomorrow October where tourism educators and tourism students from throughout the country will share presentations on topics pertinent to the … [Read more...] about Tourism research under spotlight at NMMU
Ironman Cheerleaders
The SpecSavers Cheerleaders dance for 18 hours at the International Ironman in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. http://youtu.be/p5Gbafbjen4 Uploaded to Youtube by: KfunkDance Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Ironman Cheerleaders
Isuzu and Ironman SA 2013
Some decent visuals in this 'infotube' featuring Alec Riddle, Alastair Ironside, Mlungisi Nonkonyana. Images from the swim, cycle along the Willows, run, Isuzu Cheerleaders, winners podium. Alec Riddle qualified for a slot at the World Championships at Kona in Hawaii 2013 with a time of 10 hours 30 minutes and 42 seconds. http://youtu.be/qwVEYYQMt74 Uploaded to Youtube by: N2MotorsRiversdal Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos … [Read more...] about Isuzu and Ironman SA 2013
Thanks to all Ward 1 residents re: Ironman weekend
I hereby wish to thank all Ward 1 Resident residents for your patience & tolerance of the road closures / restrictions during the Spec-Savers Ironman weekend. As you are aware, we had perfect weather for the large field of entrants, and it was an extremely successful event. The success of the event is also due to the amazing public support given to the athletes along the entire route, and you were part of this success. I know that some residents are more affected than others by the … [Read more...] about Thanks to all Ward 1 residents re: Ironman weekend
On the back of a successful Ironman – but for the Grace of God
With images of a highly successful Ironman South Africa event just completed in Port Elizabeth this past weekend we woke up this morning to be told that a bomb blast near to the finish of the Boston Marathon had killed 3 and injured 125. Just a few years ago the situations might have been reversed. As reported in the New York Times: "Two powerful bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, killing three people, including an 8-year-old child, and injuring … [Read more...] about On the back of a successful Ironman – but for the Grace of God
Post-Race Impressions by Ironman PRO athletes
The Spec-Savers IRONMAN South Africa 2013 PRO Post-Race press conference was held at the Beach Hotel on Monday 15 April in Port Elizabeth. The top four male PRO and top five female PRO athletes shared their impressions and experiences of the race. This year's edition of the Spec-Savers IRONMAN South Africa had a total highest-ever 1786 registered athletes. Of the 1622 starters, 1542 finished the race. Jessie Donavan (USA) took first place in the female PRO race. Donavan recounted how she … [Read more...] about Post-Race Impressions by Ironman PRO athletes
Schildknecht makes victory look effortless
Cast your mind back almost one year and all the talk was about the torrid conditions creating one of the toughest but most memorable IRONMAN events ever experienced on the African continent and for many, anywhere in the world. This year, in stark contrast, Nelson Mandela Bay blessed athletes with near perfect conditions while spectators were enjoyed some scintillating racing as Switzerland's Ronnie Schildknecht took it home in the men's PRO field and USA's Jessie Donavan came up trumps for the … [Read more...] about Schildknecht makes victory look effortless
Top 5 Finishers Ironman 2013
This morning's Ironman swim began at Hobie Beach and included two loops of 1.9 kilometers each. The bike course consisted of a three-loop ride starting out along the coast towards the city. Athletes then climbed for 10 kilometers to reach the highest point of 183 meters above sea level. Gentle rolling hills occur at the turn-around point at the 34 kilometer mark, and then at the 40 kilometer mark a downhill to the coast. The route was then relatively flat along the coast back to transition … [Read more...] about Top 5 Finishers Ironman 2013
Competitive Vodacom Corporate Triathlon Challenge 2013
Excitement and competitive spirits filled the air at The Vodacom Corporate Triathlon Challenge, powered by Algoa FM on Saturday morning. The biggest short-course triathlon race on the African continent was accompanied by uplifting music, sunny skies and a chilly 17 degrees Celsius water temperature. ECM Avengers won the title of the best corporate team with a time of 00:43:57. The first school team across the finish line was the Pearsonites 1, with a time of 00:49:37. Richard Laurie was the … [Read more...] about Competitive Vodacom Corporate Triathlon Challenge 2013
Ironman Professionals talk ahead of Sunday’s Race
This year is the ninth edition of the Spec-Savers IRONMAN South Africa race in Nelson Mandela Bay, and boasts an impressive field of nearly 50 PRO athletes taking part. First-timer and "IRON Virgin", Jodie Swallow (GBR), who won the Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa earlier this year in East London for the third consecutive time, noted that she has "no expectations, other than to put in 100%". An athlete well known for her love of training, Swallow confidently believes that she is capable … [Read more...] about Ironman Professionals talk ahead of Sunday’s Race
Libhongolethu bus routes affected by Ironman events
Due to the fact that Nelson Mandela Bay will be a hive of activities as a result of a weekend packed with Specsavers Ironman South Africa related events, some of the Libhongolethu bus routes will be affected. Saturday, 13 April Marine Drive Route will be closed for the Corporate Iron Man event between 07h00 to 11h00 from La Roche Drive through to Admiralty Way which means that the Libhongolethu bus service will not be operating on the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) route … [Read more...] about Libhongolethu bus routes affected by Ironman events
