KNYSNA NEWS - The first Knysna Extreme Triathlon took place on Saturday 24 November, being considered one the toughest triathlons in South Africa, and according to organisers it did not disappoint either the athletes nor the supporters.
Participants started their incredible journey at 05:00 on Saturday from Thesen Island. They had to battle a 4 km swim in the estuary against an outgoing high tide, then cycle 170 kms against a head wind on a hilly route which took them from Knysna, to George, over the Outeniqua pass and back to Avontuur.
This was followed by a grueling 50 km run along Prince Alfred’s pass that ended at Diepwalle Forest Station. The route tested both fitness levels and pure mental strength and determination.
Out of the 25 entrants who started, 20 athletes managed to cross the finish line before the midnight cut-off time.
Read more in the Knysna-Plett Herald.
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