It was an early morning start for the small but competitive field which assembled at Pollok beach for the NMBT Duathlon Championship on Sunday. Competitors enjoyed quiet conditions at the start of the race with the wind picking up to a fresh breeze during the course of the morning. However, it was Port Elizabeth’s own Keegan Cooke who blew away the field with an outstanding performance to win in a time of 1 hour 54 minutes 16 seconds over Olympic distance course which consisted of a 10km run, … [Read more...] about Keegan Cooke Conquers at Duathlon Champs
Keegan Cooke
Cooking with Keegan
In his very first EP Olympic distance championship race, Port Elizabeth youngster Keegan Cooke, fought back bravely after crashing into the back of a car half way through the cycle leg to secure the EP Men's Title. Close on 100 triathletes contested the EP Triathlon Champships In near perfect conditions at PE's Pollok Beach on Saturday morning, with the top competitors vying for a place in the provincial team for the SA Championships in Bloemfontein in March. 19 year old Cooke came out of the … [Read more...] about Cooking with Keegan
The Queen fights back
19 year old Keegan Cooke of Port Elizabeth secured the overall About IT Triathlon Series title for the second year running after a fantastic performance on Monday which saw him winning the 4th and final leg of the 4-part Series. Amid strong competition from around the country, the junior triumph in the traditional Boxing Day triathlon at Port St Francis in a time of 1hr 6min ahead of coach Richard Lawrie and Cape Town triathlete Dylan Pivo who will be relocating to Port Elizabeth in … [Read more...] about The Queen fights back
Keegan Cooke wins final Winter Series Race
The Nutritech 4-part Winter Triathlon Series, sanctioned by Eastern Province Triathlon Association (EPTA), conclude on Sunday morning with upcoming star Keegan Cooke winning the Sprint Triathlon in a time of 1hr 2min ahead of Mauritz Erasmus and Dan Howitz whilst 21 year old Jodie Berry won the ladies race in 1 hour 6min from pre-race favourite Antonelle Saporta and Kris Mari Voges. In the Sprint Duathlon it was 4 out of 4 for winner Ross Helliwell who crossed the line ahead of Lochi Lochner … [Read more...] about Keegan Cooke wins final Winter Series Race
Cooke and Kingston dominate triathlon series
Junior EP triathlete Keegan Cooke at just 18 years of age secured the 2015 About IT Triathlon Summer Series overall title after another outstanding performance amongst a star studded field on Saturday morning in Port St Francis. The Series finale took place in the picturesque setting of Port St Francis on Boxing Day with over 200 triathletes taking part. For second year running, the St Francis triathlon was won by professional triathlete Clinton Gravett from East London in a time of 1hr 3min … [Read more...] about Cooke and Kingston dominate triathlon series
Cooke Secures 2015 Triathlon Title
Junior triathlete Keegan Cooke claimed his second win from 3 starts in the 2015 About IT Triathlon Summer Series on Sunday morning to secure the 2015 Series title. Cooke just needs to complete the finale next Saturday at Port St Francis to win his maiden Series title. The 3rd round of the About IT Triathlon Summer Series saw each of the legs broken into two laps to make the racing more exciting for both participant and spectators. The sea was the calmest it's been in ages to ensure the … [Read more...] about Cooke Secures 2015 Triathlon Title
Big Turnout Expected for Triathlon
Some of SA's top young triathletes are expected to be in action at Pollok Beach on Sunday morning to tackle the 3rd and penultimate round of the About IT Triathlon Summer Series, starting at 8am. The sprint distance triathlon which comprises of a 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run will take place over an exciting spectator friendly course which sees each discipline being covered over two laps, keeping the action close to the spectators. Participants will also enjoy a new and exciting cycle … [Read more...] about Big Turnout Expected for Triathlon
Cooke Leads Summer Tri Series
Young Keegan Cooke took advantage of the tough conditions to take the lead in the 2015 About IT Triathlon Summer Series in Port Elizabeth on Sunday morning with a great win in this annual December triathlon Series. Despite hard rains overnight and a strong South Westerly wind throughout the race, the 18 year old blitzed into the lead during the run leg to win in a time of 1hr 10min and 8 seconds from Ross Helliwell (1hr10m25s) and Gawie Henning (1hr10m41s) whilst 8 times undefeated ladies … [Read more...] about Cooke Leads Summer Tri Series
