Wagendrift Challenge accepted
Spectators were in for a treat as the competitors showed off their mettle in the various disciplines
186 avid participants descended on the dam on Sunday for the annual Wagendrift Challenge. Although the day began with a windy and cool start, warm weather prevailed, and with an atmosphere of competition in the air, the biathlon, triathlon, trail run and mountain bike ride took off from 8am.
Spectators were in for a treat as the competitors showed off their mettle in the various disciplines. Entrants travelled from far and wide, including Ladysmith, Amanzimtoti and Winterton.
The Wagendrift Challenge was enjoyed by all who participated and positive comments were received by the organisers Round Table Estcourt 74. All participants received medals.
Results: Biathlon
Solo: Junior Junior – Matthew Soloms and Alex Arde (tie) 0:53:07.
Junior: Kershin Packham 0:47:14.
Senior: Melanie Ferreira 0:53:45.
Veteran: Sally Ralfe 0:45:22.
Team: Junior: Abigail Heinecken and Senzo Buthelezi 0:45:12.
Senior: Shona Braithwaite and Tyler Brathwaite 0:55:28.
Veteran: Altus Fourie and Susan Fourie 0:48:40.
Triathlon
Solo: Junior junior: Danie Muller 1:33:09.
Junior: Liam Muller 1:26:48.
Senior: Su Wauchope 1:07:28.
Veteran: Nina Gough 1:42:28.
Team: Junior junior: Steven Fox and Thomas Blackham 1:44:10.
Junior: Layton Abrahams 1:29:30.
Senior: Mbhekizeni Kunene 1:17:10.
Trail run
Senior: Perfect Dlamini 1:23:00.
Veteran: Pippa Blackburn 1:36:00.
Mountain bike
Junior: Cullen Lang 0:51:36.
Senior: Christjan van Dyk 0:41:00.
Veteran: Dumisani Hlongwane 1:01:03.
