Christie Mackenzie on the Verge of Dusi History
After a bold revamp of her training regime Christie Mackenzie will start the 2023 Dusi Canoe Marathon on Thursday 16 February as the strong favourite to become only the third woman to wrap up a hat-trick of K1 Dusi victories.
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Christie Mackenzie on Drak Challenge: “I’m Not Taking Any Prisoners”
When she tasted victory at the KZN Mixed Doubles Champs on a full uMzimkhulu River in mid-December, Christie Mackenzie signalled her intentions to return to the N3TC Drak Challenge on 28 and 29 January to go one better than her runner-up result of last year.
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Linda Atwell Back to Take on Dusi Challenge After Nine-Year Gap
Following a nine-year hiatus from the Dusi, race royalty Linda Atwell will be back for her eleventh crack at the three-day event from 16-18 February 2023.
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Saskia Hockly: “I Would Like to Make It to the Olympics”
South African paddler Saskia Hockly has been grabbing headlines throughout the year, which saw her included in the Top 10 gsport Annual List of Newsmakers for 2022. She chats to Tlamelo Kganakga about her recognition and aspirations to feature at the Olympic Games.
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Bridgitte Hartley Set to Return to Challenge Drak Podium
Olympic sprint medallist Bridgitte Hartley will return to the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg for her seventh N3TC Drak Challenge on 28 and 29 January 2023, with a totally new outlook on the challenging two-day canoeing race on the uMzimkhulu River.
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Saskia Hockly and Holly Smith Dominate ICF Ocean Racing World Champs Junior Race
South Africa’s Saskia Hockly and Holly Smith complete a first and second place finish, respectively, in the junior race at the ICF Ocean Racing World Championship. While, Michelle Burn finished third in the senior race.
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Michelle Burn Continues Strong Form at Siyaphambili Race Two
South African surfski ace Michelle Burn continues her good form winning her second race in a row, the Techtisa Race, at the Siyaphambili Open Ocean Challenge.
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Jenna Nisbet Bags First Berg River Canoe Marathon Title
Jenna Nisbet bags her first Berg River Canoe Marathon title after dominating the race over the past four days.
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Bridgitte Hartley Named for Ground-Breaking World Games Marathon
SASCOC announce Olympian Bridgitte Hartley’s participation for the new marathon paddling events at the World Games.
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Bridgitte Hartley Wins K1 Title at SA Marathon Champs
Olympian Bridgitte Hartley continues her good form to win the women’s national K1 title in a nail-biting finish at the SA Marathon Championships.
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Bridgitte Hartley Podiums at Canoe Marathon Short Course World Cup
2012 London Olympian Bridgitte Hartley recovers from portage mishap to podium at the ICF Marathon World Cup in Prague on Saturday
Jenna Nisbet Shakes Berg with Early Bird Entry
Durban-based elite racer Jenna Ward-Nisbet has shaken the women’s race of the Berg River Canoe Marathon by adding her name to the Early Bird entries for the 240km classic. #GoGirls