As part of their final preparations for the World Championships in Chicago USA next week, Rebecca Duncan and Drew Williams recently participated in the 2015 Mandela Day Triathlon that was held at Midmar Dam in KZN South Africa on 29th August.  Race report from Coach Pam –

“To let you know how exceptionally well Bex and Drew did today. Drew was 3rd overall out the water, 24sec down from the leader. He soon caught the leaders and they finished the bike leg together.

Bex was 5th lady out the water but passed 2 of them in T1 and then continued to catch the front 2 ladies and came into T2 well ahead.

Drew ran neck and neck with Ben for the first lap and was dropped on the hill on the way out for his second lap and completed his outstanding race in 30sec behind Ben.  Bex ran well but could not quite hold off the surge from Giselda, so after leading the race most of the way she lost it by just under 30sec.
I am so proud of them both and know they gave their all today.

Overall, Drew and Bex both took 2nd place in their respective age categories – so very proud of you both and things are looking good for Chicago.

 

 

 

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