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The sixth edition of the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa proved to be one of the most exciting and riveting races Port Elizabeth has ever witnessed. It was topped off with local hero, Raynard Tissink (pictured), winning in South Africa for the second time. It was a most satisfying race for Germany's Sonja Tajsich, too, as she went up a notch this year to better her second place finish and surge towards her maiden Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa victory. Read the story »
With the pro athletes in a confident mood, the atmosphere at the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa Pre-Race Press Conference was relaxed before the big day. Read the story »
Only a brave soul would put money on who will take the spoils in the women's race at the sixth edition of the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa. The women's pro field is littered with talent from all around the world as spectators will get the opportunity to see a thrilling race unfold before their eyes. Read the story »
A number of athletes registered for the sixth edition of the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa triathlon have had to put their plans on hold due the cancellation of flights across Europe as a direct result of the volcano that erupted in Iceland a few days ago. Read the story »
The Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa has always managed to draw massive crowds who perennially flock to Hobie Beach to see the pro athletes. The sixth edition of the event will not only see the biggest amateur field, but also the largest pro field with 51 Pros, 34 of which are men. With the wealth of talent on display, it's impossible to predict a winner. Read the story »
The day of reckoning edges ever closer as the field for the 2010 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa takes shape. A record field of over 1,800 athletes will descend upon Nelson Mandela Bay this April. The hype and fanfare all stems from the talent on the starting line come April 25th. Among those will be South African favourite and local boy, Raynard Tissink (RSA), and defending women's champion, Lucie Zelenkova (CZE). Both have been tearing up the tracks elsewhere on the globe and will be hoping to thrill the crowds by standing atop the podium. Read the story »
With temperatures topping 30 degrees Celsius it was more than the racing that was hot here in Port Elizabeth today. A thrilling day of racing that was to see new swim and overall course records for both men and women started as near 1,500 athletes thundered into the Indian Ocean to the sounds of African drummers and dancers performing on Hobie Beach. Read the story »
They say that once you've been to Africa you'll always want to go back, and this weekend's Spec Savers Ironman South Africa only seems to re-inforce that saying with a men's field that is replete with former champions seeking to retain or regain the crown. Last year's race saw a breakthrough result for Stephen Bayliss, the first of his two wins on the Ironman circuit when he beat beat local hero and 2005 winner Raynard Tissink, while the 2006 and 2007 winner, Gerrit Schellens, was sidelined with an injury. Once again Schellens will be forced to miss the race - he has just pulled of this year's event, too. Read the story »
Set in the spectacular Nelson Mandela Bay, an exciting holiday destination that features beautiful beaches and a wide range of nature and wildlife attractions, the Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa triathlon became an amazing addition to the Ironman family of races when it was moved up to a full Ironman distance event in 2005.
