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Ironman 70.3 Durban on 6 June was my second triathlon event of this year.

The first was the Ultra X - 3.5km swim, 6km run, 150km bike and 17km trail run - in April. A different format event for me and a tough, long one too. It took place in another beautiful part of South Africa, the central Drakensberg.

I continue fundraising efforts for the Ironman4TheKidz charity. Next on the cards for me is Ironman 70.3 South Africa on 5 September and the African Championships on November. Here's hoping restrictions relating to Covid-19 are eased up by then.

Ultra Joburg in December 2020 was a welcome relief from nearly a year of no competing.

My last Ironman event was the 70.3 South Africa held in East London, South Africa, in January 2020.

In 2019 I completed the Standard Bank Ironman 70.3 South Africa triathlon, my first full Ironman, Standard Bank Ironman 70.3 Durban (earning me the Ironman South Africa Tour Series medal) and the Ultra Joburg half distance, for which I collected third in the Triathlon South Africa long-distance championships).

Combined, I helped contribute nearly ZAR48,000 to the Ironman4TheKidz charity over the Ironman-branded events.

You motivate me to reach my goals.

Let's together help realise the dreams of youngsters in South Africa. Read more and donate here.

Ironman 70.3 South Africa 2020 Tough conditions made this tough one even more of a challenge.	Triathlon South Africa Champs 2019 Third place in the Triathlon South Africa Long Distance Champs 2019, held as part of Ultra Joburg.	5150 Ekurhuleni 2019 A fun, fast standard distance triathlon.
Ironman South Africa Tour Series I completed a hat-trick with the Standard Bank Ironman 70.3 Durban on 7 June, earning me the Ironman South Africa Tour Series medal.	Got the medal! At the end of a long day: Ironman Africa Championships 2019.	Nerves at sunrise Before the start of my first Ironman Africa Championships.
My first Ironman done! Ironman Africa Championships 2019.	standard-bank-ironman®-african-champions	Ironman 70.3 South Africa 2019 Feeling fresh after a tough race.
Happy with my results Ironman 70.3 South Africa 2019 in Buffalo City (East London).	Pre-race nerves Ironman 70.3 South Africa 2019 in Buffalo City (East London)	Ironman 70.3 South Africa 2019 Bike collection after the race.
Happy with my results I managed to cut 20 minutes off my time for the Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni in 2018, and a personal best for the Olympic distance triathlon. Also made my goal of top 10 in my age category. Happy with my progress.	Waiting for starting orders I had my best open water swim in a while at the 2018 Standard Bank 5150 Ekurhuleni triathlon.	5150 Africa Championships 5150 Africa Championships Bela Bela August 2018.
5150 Africa Championships 5150 Africa Championships Bela Bela August 2018.	What an incredible day Fantastic crowd and wonderful field. Ultra proud to be associated with the main sponsor	Ironman 70.3 Durban, June 2018 Learn to forget about the time. That's what timekeepers are for
Not quite getting the finish line look yet	Making it official.	Fresh start to the cycle
Hitting the 90km bike A weak attempt on the cool factor.	The "pro look".	Ironman 70.3 Durban, June 2018 Always assume a camera is on you.