Velia Better than the Best
Velia Janse van Rensburg (fourth from right, top row) proved the quality of her competition, when she beat all comers in the SPAR Ocean Racing Series, at Hobie Beach during the weekend, finishing well in-front of SA Ironman Champ Raynard Tissink. Picture courtesy Zports for Life Just under 300 participants took part in the last […]
PE Series Finale to Draw Crowds
National swimming icon Velia Janse van Rensburg will be up against many competitors in season’s the final Ocean Racing Series meet, in Port Elizabeth over the weekend. Picture courtesy Zports for Life Huge crowds are anticipated for this weekend’s SPAR Ocean Racing Series finale at Hobie Beach, and Sunday’s race, sponsored by SpecSavers, is expected […]
Velia Breaks Ocean Racing Record
2km Ocean Swim Champion and repeat record-breaker Velia Janse van Rensburg poses with the 2008 men’s winner Byron Lockett following her victory. Picture courtesy Zports for Life Velia Janse van Rensburg performed very well under pressure to secure a win, as all eyes were on her being the defending champion of the SPAR Ocean Series, […]
Velia to Increase Ocean Racing Lead
Last weekend’s Redhouse River Mile winner Velia Janse van Rensburg is a strong contender to increase her lead in this weekend’s Ocean Racing series swim. The penultimate round of the SPAR Ocean Series will see the return of Velia Janse van Rensburg at Hobie Beach, Port Elizabeth, on Sunday morning.
Redhouse Mile Champ Eyes 7 Wins
2007 Defending champions Velia Janse van Rensburg (right) is in line for a record seventh Ladies Mile title on Sunday. In a significant sponsorship development in this weekend’s SPAR Redhouse River Mile open water event in the Eastern Cape, Speedo have released an announcement that the winner of the Ladies Mile event will receive a […]
Ocean Racing Series Success
Ladies 2km Ocean Swim champion Velia Janse van Rensburg (orange costume) pictured just prior to the start of the 2km Ocean Swim SPAR Ocean Racing Series – the News Cafe Race 10. Picture courtesy Zports.co.za Despite road closures and very windy conditions, over 150 women’s and men’s participants braved the conditions to take part in […]
First Open Water Marathon Beckons
The inaugural Telkom SA National Open Water Championships is set to take place at the picturesque Mofam River Lodge near Elgin in the Western Cape this weekend, in a programme featuring 10km, 5km and 3km events.
Natalie Just Too Good
South Africa’s premier open water swimming series, The Swim Challenge Series 2007 – 2008 came to a climax at the Hazelmere Dam near Durban on Sunday, as participants and spectators relaxed in near-perfect conditions, while the performances in the water were of an excellent standard.
Ashanti to host Swim Challenge
Nestled in the foothills of the Paarl Valley, the picturesque Ashanti Estate will become a hive of activity this weekend as South Africa’s premier open water series, The Swim Challenge Series gets underway on Sunday.