Ward claims first Drak win

Ballito’s Jenna Ward finally broke her Drak Challenge duck last weekend when when she bagged the title at uMzimkulu south of Durban.

Ward, who finished third twice and second once in the previous three editions of the Drak Challenge, dominated the second and final day to take the win over a chasing Robyn Owen.

The Euro Steel star, who is targeting a maiden FNB Dusi Canoe Marathon win later this month, continues to be full of praise for the KZN Department of Sport and Recreation’s Elite Athlete Development Programme (EADP) team that supports her constantly.

“The EADP is honestly one of the best kept secrets in Durban,” she said.

“The work that the trainers, doctors, physiotherapists do behind the scenes in incredible and I know that the support that they provide is crucial for me.

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“After the 50 Miler the weekend before the Drak Challenge, I was in the ice baths and going through recovery so I could be ready for Drak this past weekend.”

The men’s race produced just as impressive results, with Andy Birkett taking home is fifth Drak title in a row. He equaled Ant Stott’s record of five wins.

Finishing behind him was the Dolphin Coast’s ever-green Hank McGregor who was just over three minutes behind Birkett.

The 2018 event was unprecedented in terms of water levels with the uMzimkulu’s level being the lowest it has ever been in the 25 years that the race has taken place.

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