Ironman in full swing in Mossel Bay

The event is said to have boosted Mossel Bay’s economy with more than R50m last year.

November 17, 2024
Louise Karsten Less than a minute
Ironman supporters all the way from Botswana. Photo: Mandie Black

Thousands of athletes and supporters have gathered in Mossel Bay today for the Isuzu Ironman 70.3 triathlon race.

Participants started the race at 06:30 with a 1.9km swim at Santos Beach. The swim leg is followed by a 90km bike ride and finished off with a 21km run.

The event is also an economic booster for Mossel Bay.

According to Ironman project manager, Werner Smit each Ironman participant gets accompanied by at least three people, drawing more than 7 500 visitors the town.

Mossel Bay Mayor Dirk Kotze says Mossel Bay will host the event for the next three years.

Last year the event boosted the town’s economy with more than R50m.

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November 17, 2024
Louise Karsten Less than a minute

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Jana works as a senior support specialist for Caxton digital. Before that she was a journalist at the Middelburg Observer 15 years where she won numerous awards including Sanlam's Up and Coming Journalist, Caxton Multimedia Journalist of the Year, and several investigative awards. She is passionate about people and the stories untold.
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