Ironman – A race that keeps hearts beating
Sunday 24th January, Buffalo City Metro hosted yet another success event in the name of Ironman – a triathlon that takes place annually in January with participants from all over the world. Over the years this events has grown tourism in the city due to its following that causes influx of people visiting the area.
Businesses along the coast of East London benefit directly from this spectacle mostly restaurants and accommodation establishments. The event was carried out throughout the day from early in the morning until late afternoon.
Top 5 Men Finish at IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa #IM703SA
1 Matt TRAUTMAN (#1) 04:01:52
2 Kyle BUCKINGHAM (#4) 04:09:10 +07:18
3 James CUNNAMA (#5) 04:09:11 +07:19
4 Stuart MARAIS (#2) 04:10:22 +08:29
5 Konstantin BACHOR (#6) 04:13:54 +12:01
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Top 5 Pro Women Finish at IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa:
IMAGE: Women’s Champion Jodie Swallow | Source: Ironman South Africa (Facebook)
1 Jodie SWALLOW (#20) 04:23:28
2 Astrid STIENEN (#29) 04:42:00 +18:32
3 Annah WATKINSON (#24) 04:43:34 +20:06
4 Maria CZESNIK (#25) 04:55:34 +32:05
5 Lina-Kristin SCHINK (#28) 04:57:58 +34:30
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