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Wolfaardt wins first leg of Sasol Cross Triathlon
Wolfaardt wins first leg of Sasol Cross Triathlon
In a race to the finish, Erhard Wolfaardt emerged victorious at the first leg of the annual Sasol Cross Triathlon, which kicked off this past weekend at Emerald Resort and Casino, Vanderbijlpark.
Wolfaardt won the men’s Standard Triathlon in an impressive time of 01:30:18. Hot on his heels was Marc Price with a time of 01:35:33 followed by Ruan Naude with a time of 01:38:22 in third position.
In the women’s Standard Triathlon, Riana de Lange charged through the finish line with a time of 01:41:27. In second place was Jane Swarbreck with a time of 01:49:59, while Carol Reeves scooped third place for her time of 01:54:09. In the Veteran category, Paula Louw led the athletes with a time of 02:06:52.
The event attracted an all-time high of 530 athletes, who had the option to participate individually or in teams. The event consists of three race options: a Sprint Triathlon comprising a 500m swim, 10km mountain bike ride and a 3km run; a Standard Triathlon made up of a 1km swim, 22km mountain bike ride and a 5km run; or a Duathlon comprising a 3km run, 22km mountain bike ride followed by a 5km run. In addition, there was also a Kids Duathlon for children from the age of 5 to 15 years.
As main sponsor of the event, Sasol recognises the importance of family time and encourages communities to engage in healthier lifestyles. Dr Ivor Zwane, General Manager: Corporate Affairs, Sasol Sasolburg said, “The day was one of healthy, sporting fun and it is encouraging that a relatively young sport is rapidly growing, also among the youth. Sasol is committed to support the development of sports for our society at all levels.”
The Vanderbjilpark triathlon was the first in a series of three events. It will be followed by the second event which takes place at Klipbaai Boat Club, Vereeniging on 17 March 2013 and the final event on 24 March 2013 at Abrahamsrust, Sasolburg. Pre-entries can be submitted electronically on www.cyclelab.com.
Overall Results
Sprint Triathlon (500m swim, 10km mountain bike, 3km run)
Ladies
1. Elza Botes (01:03:05)
2. Michelle Valerie van Rooyen (01:04:49)
3. Marilise Semmelink (01:07:39)
Men
1. Ruan van Zyl (00:45:53)
2. Ryan Fair (00:49:46)
3. Jan Ehlers (00:52:51)
Standard Triathlon (1km swim, 22km mountain bike, 5km run)
Ladies
1. Riana de Lange (01:41:27)
2. Jane Swarbreck (01:49:59)
3. Carol Reeves (01:54:09)
Men
1. Erhard Wolfaardt (01:30:18)
2. Marc Price (01:35:33)
3. Ruan Naude (01:38:22)
Duathlon (3km trial run, 22km mountain bike, 5km trial run)
Ladies
1. Tessa Burell (01:49:35)
2. Valerie Nel (02:00:01)
3. Leana Esterhuizen (02:00:12)
Men
1. Tiaan Rossouw (01:28:14)
2. Ruan Botes (01:29:51)
3. Joggie Rossouw (01:30:12)
Ends
Winners of the men's sprint triathlon, from left Ryan Fair (2nd) Ruan van Zyl (1st) and Jan Ehlers (3rd)
Wolfaardt on the final stretch before crossing the finish line and claiming the title of the first event in the Sasol Cross Triathlon