Powerhouse crew of Olympic sprint medallist Bridgitte Hartley and Pippa McGregor cruised to victory at the Prescient Freedom Paddle surfski race around Robben Island on Freedom Day on Wednesday, 27 April 2022.
The women’s race was shaken by the late withdrawal of defending champion Candice Murray after she couldn’t bounce back from a dose of Covid-19 and her partner Kira Bester opted to paddle with Jade Wilson.
Bester and Wilson were not far behind the race leaders to claim the runners-up medal, while Christie Mackenzie and Jordy Peek rounded out the women’s podium.
Melanie van Niekerk won the mixed doubles race with Scheepers Schoeman.
Results: Prescient Freedom Paddle Surfski Race on Wednesday, 27 April 2022
1.Bridgitte Hartley/Pippa McGregor 2:12:39
2.Kira Bester/Jade Wilson 2:12:42
3.Christie Mackenzie/Jordan Peek 2:21:10
4.Christina Geromont/Stephanie vd Heyd 2:26:41
5.Dayne Loots/Tayla Calver 2:28:50
Photo 1 Caption: Bridgitte Hartley (left) and Pippa McGregor win the women’s race at the Prescient Freedom Paddle on Wednesday, 27 April 2022. Photo: Taz Pollock / Gameplan Media
With editing by gsport
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