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The Ironman Ladies had Sunshine

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On 1 September 2018 the Isuzu Ironman World Championship Ladies had glorious sunshine weather to race in and the next day the Ironman men had overcast drizzle. The 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship started with a 1.2-mile swim from King's Beach in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. https://youtu.be/n6RJlg2m7qo Head Shots stills and images from the Ladies swim and Westsuit Strip during first leg of the 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Championships held on 1 September 2018 in Port … [Read more...] about The Ironman Ladies had Sunshine

The 97 Pro Athletes Taking Part in 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Championships

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Triathlon’s top talent will come together in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa for the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship on September 1 and 2. Boasting one of the most competitive professional fields in the sport, the event will make history when the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship takes place in Africa for the first time. “The professional field set to compete in this championship is once again extraordinary. We are looking forward to a great two-day event,” said Andrew Messick, … [Read more...] about The 97 Pro Athletes Taking Part in 2018 Isuzu Ironman World Championships

New Title Sponsor for Ironman 70.3 World Championships

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https://twitter.com/MyPE/status/1018842114120175616 The two-day Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event will take place on September 1 and 2, 2018 in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. It was announced today that Port Elizabeth based motor vehicle manufacturer, Isuzu, will be the title sponsor for the 2018 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship taking place on Saturday and Sunday, September 1and 2, 2018 in Nelson Mandela Bay. The Isuzu IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon will take … [Read more...] about New Title Sponsor for Ironman 70.3 World Championships

Lucky Draw Tickets for Ironman World Champs

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For the first time in the IRONMAN South African history a slot for the IRONMAN® World Championship will be made available by way of lucky draw, all for charity. Only 75 tickets are available for this once off lucky draw for the ultimate IRONMAN challenge at the World Championship this year on 14 October 2017. This slot has kindly been donated by Standard Bank, the title sponsor for all South African IRONMAN, and all proceeds will go directly to the IRONMAN 4 the Kidz Charity Trust charity … [Read more...] about Lucky Draw Tickets for Ironman World Champs

2018 Ironman World First for Nelson Mandela Bay

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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

Praise, Love and Hugs for local World Championships hosts

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After Mike Holt and Carl Smit won the SAP 505 World Championships with a day to spare, the final day in South Africa was all about who could secure 2nd place overall on Friday 3 April 2015. The 2015 World Champions decided to sit out the final race, and instead contributed to the live commentary from on the water. "It's been great to watch a race from the outside and just enjoy it, rather than worrying about the result," said Holt, celebrating his second world title. "I'm glad we didn't leave … [Read more...] about Praise, Love and Hugs for local World Championships hosts

Thriller of a last race in Port Elizabeth

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Port Elizabeth, 3 April 2014 - Race 8 of the 60th SAP 5O5 World Championships sailed in Algoa Bay was a humdinger with places changing regularly due to differing pressure and wind shifts of 10 degrees in a race to determine second and third place. Mike Holt and Carl Smit sat out this race as they had already won the World Championships yesterday with their 5th of 7 bullets. 2008 World Champion, Ian Pennell with crew Johannes Tellen - from Great Britain were the pathfinder for this race and … [Read more...] about Thriller of a last race in Port Elizabeth

Another day for the heavy weather sailors

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Port Elizabeth, 30 March 2015 - Two races were sailed on the third day of the 60th SAP 5O5 World Championships bringing the total sailed to 5 in the series and with a discard kicking in the results just got interesting. Sailors sailed an average of 40 kilometers on course today and will be looking forward to the lay day break to-morrow with racing to resume on Wednesday which is expected to present Port Elizabeth's famous west wind of over 20 knots which will make for fast and flat … [Read more...] about Another day for the heavy weather sailors

Great shots of PE Beachfront in Race 3

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Australians Michael Quirk and Luke Payne moved to within a point of the overall lead after winning race 3 of the SAP 505 World Championships in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 29 March 2015. The racing ends on Friday 3 April. These are some of the magnificent trophies available to winners in the various categories. Displayed below are the trophies for 1st Boat - Junior Team, 1st Classic Boat, 1st Boat - Lady Skipper and 2nd Boat Overall. … [Read more...] about Great shots of PE Beachfront in Race 3

One point separates leaders

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Port Elizabeth, 29 March 2015 - A wonderful day for Port Elizabeth with the second day's sailing of the 60th SAP 5O5 World Championships as well as thousands of Ironman Triathletes pounding the streets of Port Elizabeth and swimming in the bay from early this morning. A true testament to the ability of this industrial cities ability to host world class sporting events. Only one 11 leg race was sailed today on a traditional Olympic course of windward leeward legs combined with a fast soldiers … [Read more...] about One point separates leaders

Getting wet for journalism

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On 26 March 2015, the local media were treated to a day at the SAP Sailors Lounge - especially erected for the 60th SAP 5O5 World Championships sailed out of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club from 23 March to 3 April 2015. Selected members were kitted out in Extreme Sailing foul weather gear (If anyone from SAP is listening; "Please leave two kits behind, they will come in very handy when Glynnis and I sail the Vasco Da Gama race on 25 April 2015!"). We got their reactions after their trip out to … [Read more...] about Getting wet for journalism

And the SA 5O5 Champs are …..

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Port Elizabeth, 26 March 2015 - Algoa Bay dished up some of it's famous wind today - the last day of the pre worlds and SA Championships of the 60th SAP 5O5 World Championships. Only one race was sailed in hard conditions that averaged 18 knots from the West with 1.5 metre swells, a smattering of rain and a number of retirements. Race Officer Di Hutton-Squire took the fleet out nearly 14 nautical miles from the Port of Port Elizabeth in the direction of Cape Receife and the Bellbouy. … [Read more...] about And the SA 5O5 Champs are …..

505 New Year Regatta

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Currently being sailed out of the Algoa Bay Yacht Club and ending on 4 January is the 505 New Year Regatta. Essentially this regatta is a test event ahead of the 60th sailing of the 505 World Championships taking place in Algoa Bay from 23 March to 3 April 2015. Organisers are hoping to see One Hundred 505 two man dinghies on the water during March and April with close on 80% of the sailors expected from Europe, the Americas and Australasia. Currently 8 boats are sailing a 'Rabbit … [Read more...] about 505 New Year Regatta