MOUNT Edgecombe resident Jenna Nisbet paddled to victory in the women’s race of the Berg River Canoe Marathon title over the weekend.

This was the 32-year-old’s third title after wins in 2013, 2022 and now, 2025.

Nisbet won the women’s race by six minutes over East London’s Nix Birkett over the three days of paddling.

In the men’s race of the Berg River KZN north coast paddler Hank McGregor secured an incredible 14th Berg River Canoe Marathon.

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Nisbet explained that the win was a boost for the upcoming competition.

“I didn’t race the Berg last year and it was one of my biggest regrets. I really think it sets me up well for the rest of the year and gave me a good base. I was very thankful for how the race panned out. I feel it definitely paid off in the long run and acted as a really good boost ahead of the world champs,” she said.

Nisbet now turns her attentions to the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Gyor, Hungary.

Following that the educator at Virginia Preparatory School will also be competing in the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships set for Durban in October.

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