London Olympian Tiffany Kruger has won the Thule Surfski Challenge, race four of the Varsity College Marine Surfski Series, and now holds a firm grasp on the women’s title challenge leaving defending champ Michelle Burn, currently out due to injury, lots of work to do upon her return to action.
Kruger was chased home by Eastern Cape local Nikki Russell and the evergreen Danica Bartho, while Natalie Beuster and Keren Worlock claimed the women’s double title.
With the three day iconic race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, The Unlimited Dusi, just around the corner numerous of the province’s leading river specialists we spotted on the ocean as well, getting some valuable last minute training in under intense racing conditions.
Savannah van Rooyen again claimed victory in the junior girls section.
The Hansa Surfski Challenge, the fifth leg of the Varsity College Marine Surfski Series, takes place on Friday 8 February. Click here for more info at the Marine Series website.
Leading Results at the Thule Surfski Challenge, Race Four of the Varsity College Marine Surfski Series, on 2 February, 2013: Long Course Singles: 1. Tiffany Kruger 41.27 2. Nikki Russell 41.41 3. Danica Bartho 42.25 Singles – Junior Girls: 1.Savannah van Rooyen 51.36 Leading Results at the Buddys Surfski Challenge, Race Three of the Varsity College Marine Surfski Series, on 26 January, 2013: Long Course Singles: 1.Tiffany Kruger 42.43 2.Jenna Ward 45.28 3.Julie Cornelius 46.13 Singles – Junior Girls: 1.Savannah van Rooyen 52.36 2.Tahne Bush 59.49 Leading Results at the Billy The Bums Surfski Challenge, Race Two of the Varsity College Marine Surfski Series, on 18 January, 2013: 1.Tiffany Kruger 43.20 2.Jenna Venter 43.25 3.Jacqui Boyd 46.55 Singles – Junior Girls: 1.Savannah van Rooyen 53.18 Leading Results at the Borland Surfski Challenge, Race One of the Varsity College Marine Surfski Series, on 14 January, 2013: Long Course Singles: 1.Michelle Burn 40.50 2.Danica Bartho 41.26 3.Tiffany Kruger 41.39 4.Jenna Ward 43.25 5.Bob Oppermann 46.49 Singles – Junior Girls: 1.Savannah van Rooyen 50.42 2.Tahne Bush 55.56
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