Here are gsport’s October 2023 Newsmakers!
gsport is delighted to announce the ten South African individuals and teams unveiled as its October’s Newsmakers, who now join those already in consideration for national acclaim at gsport’s year-end gsport Annual List, early in December.
Drama as DQs Sees USAs Gwen Jorgensen Claim her Fourth Triathlon World Cup 2023 Win in Chile
There was drama in the final World Triathlon Cup event held in Vina del Mar, Chile, as Katie Zaferes and Teresa Zimovjanova and two other athletes were disqualified due to taking the wrong turn on the run course, handing Gwen Jorgensen her fourth gold.
Shanae Williams Closes Triathlon Season in Style while Italy’s Bianca Seregni Continues World Cup Wins with Gold in Miyazaki
Italy’s Bianca Seregni continues her World Cup winning streak with gold at the 2023 World Triathlon Cup in Miyazaki as Shanae Williams finishes the season with a solid top-20 finish in ideal conditions alongside Hitotsuba beach in Japan
Luxembourgh’s Jeanne Lehair is Top-Ranked in Miyazaki for 2023 Triathlon World Cup Season Finale
All home eyes will be on African no. 1-ranked triathlete Shanae Williams as she takes on forty-six of the world’s best in an international field stacked with experience and emerging talent at the World Cup tour in Miyazaki, Japan
Vicky van der Merwe becomes the Continent’s Best Triathlete at African Champs
South Africa’s Vicky van der Merwe claimed the Elite women’s title to lead a South African podium sweep also including Amber Schlebusch Shanae Williams at the African Triathlon Championship at Hurghada in Egypt from 13-15 October
Gwen Jorgensen Withstands Mistakes to Surge to Triathlon World Cup Gold in Tongyeong
The USA’s Gwen Jorgensen won gold at the World Triathlon’s World Cup tour in Tongyeong, South Korea, after a run showdown with Japan’s Yuko Takahashi, who earned silver, and Czech Republic’s Tereza Zimovjanova for a career best bronze
Bridget Theunissen Wraps Up HI-TEC Walker Bay Outdoor With 4th Victory
Bridget Theunissen wraps up the women’s Big 6 title with a fourth race victory at the 2023 HI-TEC Walker Bay Outdoor event.
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Ribbink Sisters Top Perform in Tunisia
Kira and Kadence Ribbink thrill the crowd to claim gold and silver, respectively, at the 2022 Africa Triathlon Junior Cup in Yasmine Hammamet in Tunisia.
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History-Making Performances Top April Newsmakers List
Celebrating South African women in sport dominating across the globe as we unveil our #GAL2022 April Newsmakers monthly intake! #GoGirls #MomentumZA
Triathlete Shanae Williams Wins Silver in Namibia
South African triathlete Shanae Williams earns silver medal honours in the elite women’s race at the Prosperity Health African Triathlon Cup in Swakopmund.
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Kira Ribbink Wins Gold Medal at USA Collegiate Club National Champs
South Africa’s Kira Ribbink wins gold in the mixed team relay in her debut USA Collegiate Club National Championship appearance for Queens University of Charlotte.
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Kadence Ribbink Wins Junior Title at Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup
South Africa’s Kadence Ribbink clinches gold in the junior women’s race at the Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup in Zimbabwe.
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