Chad Ho (Morningside, Durban) and Michelle Weber (Franschhoek) had the crowds on their feet at 4th annual Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments at the picturesque Eikenhof Dam (Elgin, Grabouw) on Sunday, 18 February 2018.
“I had a very good race,” says Ho. “The start was nice and comfortable. I decided to make my move at the first turn around buoy, when we started to swim into the wind. I just put my head down and focused on growing the gap. I am really happy with how I am swimming at the moment.”
“Successfully defending my title is an honor,” continues Ho. “The Sanlam Cape Mile is a great event. It’s well organized, very professional and has a great atmosphere.”
Ho completed the 2018 Sanlam Cape Mile in a lightning fast time of 19 minutes 08 seconds. Chad Michau came in second, while Dylan Wright finished third.
For the first time since the event’s inception, Danie Marais did not toe the line with Chad Ho and Myles Brown. “I broke my collar bone while surfing,” says Marais. “I am really devastated that I wasn’t able to compete this year. I’ve been training really hard for the 2018 race. My heart was set on claiming gold, but I will be back next year for the win.”
The women’s elite race saw a sprint finish between Michelle Weber and Robyn Kinghorn. Weber clinched victory in a time of 21 minutes 04 seconds.
According to Weber the start was really quick. “It’s been a tough couple of weeks of racing, but I really wanted to win today. I love the open water swimming community and I love the vibe at the Sanlam Cape Mile. It’s the perfect family day out. My two sisters also swam today. I’ve competed at the Sanlam Cape Mile for four years in a row. I definitely want to come back next year.” Robyn Kinghorn came in second, while Sasha-Lee finished third.
EVENT INFORMATION: Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments
| Date: | Sunday, 18 February 2018 |
| Venue: | Eikenhof Dam, Elgin-Grabouw Country Club (Western Cape) |
| Categories & Start Times: | 08:30
Male and Female U/13 5x 1 mile – Charity Swim |
| 09:15
Male & Female 41-50 years 5x 1 mile – Charity Swim |
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| 10:00
Male & Female 31-40years 5x 1 mile – Charity Swim |
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| 10:45
Male & Female: Elite 5x 1 mile – Charity Swim |
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| 11:30
Male & Female 14-30 years 5x 1 mile – Charity Swim |
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| 12:30 – 500m | |
| 13:15 – 4 x 1000 Team Relay |
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: The action of the 2018 Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments closed off with an energetic performance by multi-instrumentalist Folk Rock Duo, Esté and Lourens Rabé of Bottomless Coffee Band.
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For more information on the Sanlam Cape Mile please contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045, email [email protected] or visit www.stillwatersports.com
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