Kyle Buckingham, based in Port Elizabeth, on 1 December announced his partnership with Jendamark Automation (Pty) Ltd, as his title sponsor starting as of the 1st December 2017. Jendamark is proud to be associated with Kyle, a born and bred Pro Ironman triathlete from Nelson Mandela Bay. Jendamark Director, Graeme van Zyl was on hand to announce the sponsorship. “We at Jendamark would like to mentioned just how great is to support Kyle in his dreams to reach the top in his sporting career of … [Read more...] about New Sponsor for Kyle Buckingham
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Local heroes to battle for IRONMAN World honours in Kona Hawaii
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Athol Trollip said today: On behalf of the citizens of Nelson Mandela Bay and the leadership of the Municipality I would like to wish all the Bay triathletes taking part at the full Ironman World Championship in Kona Hawaii all of the best. The Ironman is a daunting physical and mental challenge to overcome but earning an opportunity to race the best of the best athletes in the world must fill one with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Many of the Bay … [Read more...] about Local heroes to battle for IRONMAN World honours in Kona Hawaii
Angels Smiles on Route 67 ambassador
The MBDA announced in September 2016 that it had appointed Port Elizabeth born Professional (Ironman) Triathlete Kyle Buckingham as the first Route 67 brand ambassador. Buckingham, who started running and cycling at 24, began participating in triathlons at the age of 25. At the time the agency said "Buckingham is a home-grown Nelson Mandela Bay talent, and currently the only Bay born athlete representing the City world-wide in the Ironman triathlon circuit. Route 67's partnership with Kyle … [Read more...] about Angels Smiles on Route 67 ambassador
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
