{"id":26192,"date":"2019-02-11T18:31:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T16:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=26192"},"modified":"2019-02-11T18:31:07","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T16:31:07","slug":"sanlam-cape-mile-attracts-sas-cream-of-the-crop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/sanlam-cape-mile-attracts-sas-cream-of-the-crop\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanlam Cape Mile attracts SA\u2019s cream of the crop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reigning champions Chad Ho (Morningside, Durban) and Michelle Weber (Franschhoek) together with Danie Marais (Clifton) will lead the charge at the 5th<\/sup> annual Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments at the Eikenhof Dam (Elgin Grabouw Country Club) on Sunday, 17 February 2019.<\/p>\n

In 2017 Ho secured his first Sanlam Cape Mile title in an impressive time of 17 minutes 48 seconds.\u00a0 In 2018 he successfully defended his title crossing the finish line first in 19 minutes 08 seconds.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sanlam Cape Mile is an awesome event,\u201d says Ho.\u00a0 \u201cThe setting is beautiful and the atmosphere is fun.\u00a0 I really enjoy seeing people take part in open water swimming, no matter what their level of expertise.\u00a0 The 2019 prize purse is fantastic.\u00a0 There is no other swim in South Africa that has such a great prize purse or incentive to swim. It definitely draws both elites and aspiring open water swimmers. We are all going for the same goal which will only grow the competition.\u00a0 The event caters for all levels of swimming from open water newcomers to that of the masters, triathletes and elites.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ho will face tough competition from Danie Marais.\u00a0 Marais claimed gold at the inaugural Sanlam Cape Mile in 2015 in a lightning fast time of 17 minutes 41 seconds.\u00a0 According to Marais, the Sanlam Cape Mile is one of the best organized swimming events in South Africa.\u00a0 \u201cThe event is professionally organized and has an amazing atmosphere,\u201d says Marais.\u00a0 \u201cMy 2019 goal is to win the Sanlam Cape Mile for the second time.\u00a0 Every single person in the water during the Elite Race is considered to be competition.\u00a0 The impressive prize purse means a lot to elite swimmers.\u00a0 A lot of effort is put into training to succeed.\u00a0 It also encourages healthy competition, in so doing helping the sport to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Weber holds the record of the most victories at the Sanlam Cape Mile having claimed victory three out of four times (2015, 2016 and 2018) in the women\u2019s Elite Race.<\/p>\n

\u201cI always keep my calendar open for the Sanlam Cape Mile,\u201d says Weber.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s the largest open water event in the Western Cape.\u00a0 It is extremely well organized, it\u2019s well supported and it features an elite race. \u00a0\u00a0Winning for the third time last year was overwhelming.\u00a0 The event attracts a lot of entries and has a separate event for the Elites, making the win extra special.\u00a0 My goal for 2019 is definitely to win.\u00a0 The 2019 event also boasts an impressive prize purse that is sure to result in a lot of competition, giving spectators an interesting race to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile Elite Race will start at 10:45. Be sure to arrive early for a front row seat to the action!\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrating its 5th<\/sup> anniversary at the Eikenhof Dam (Elgin-Grabouw Country Club, Western Cape) on Sunday, 17 February 2019, the Western Cape\u2019s premier open water swim, the Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments will boast two exciting distances:\u00a0 a 1 mile (1.6km) and a refreshing 500m swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 17 February 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nEikenhof Dam (Elgin-Grabouw Country Club, Western Cape)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Events:<\/strong><\/td>\n1 mile \/ 5x 1 mile \/ 500m individual \/ 500m team relay (4 members per team)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Categories & Entry Fees:<\/strong><\/td>\n1x mile \/ <\/strong>R200.00<\/p>\n

5x mile \/ <\/strong>R600.00<\/p>\n

500m \/ <\/strong>R100.00<\/p>\n

500m team relay (4 member team) \/ <\/strong>R400.00 (R100.00 per swimmer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Start Times:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:30 \u2013 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male and Female U\/13
\nMale & Female 51-60years
\nMale & Female 60+ years<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n09:15<\/strong> – 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female 41-50 years<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n10:00 – 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female 31-40years<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n10:45 – 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female: Elite<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n11:30 – 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female 14-30 years<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n12:15 – <\/strong>500m<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female:\u00a0 U\/13<\/p>\n

Male & Female:\u00a0 Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n12:45 <\/strong>\u2013 500m:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents and Children<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n13:25 – 4 x 500m Team Relay<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The first 2\u00a0000 swimmers<\/strong> (entered and paid) will receive a technical event t-shirt<\/strong>, while all swimmers<\/strong> will receive a branded swimming mesh bag <\/strong>and finisher <\/strong>Medal.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entrants and spectators can enjoy a hot Rialto coffee<\/strong> before, during and after the action.\u00a0 Finishers can look forward to an ice cold Coca Cola<\/strong> when they cross the finish line, while Spur<\/strong> will ensure that nobody goes home hungry.\u00a0 All entrants stand a chance to win spectacular prizes during prize giving complements of the event\u2019s swimwear apparel partner, Funkita\/ Funky Trucks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Live Entertainment<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Entrants and spectators will be treated to sweet sounds compliments of prominent South African pop band, the Stone Jets.\u00a0 \u201cThe Sanlam Cape Mile will be our first open water swim,\u201d admits Given Nkanyane (vocals and bass).\u00a0 \u201cIt never ceases to amaze us where music seems to fit in.\u00a0 We cannot wait.\u00a0 We look forward to seeing people conquer both their mental and physical fears.\u00a0 Hopefully our music will help them acknowledge and celebrate their victories.\u00a0 Swimmers can expect a swell of sweet sounds and songs of strength and success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Twitter:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>@CapeMile<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook page:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>Cape Mile<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0 <\/strong>@cape_mile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The Sanlam Cape Mile <\/strong>brought to you by Sanlam Investments<\/strong> is the perfect warm-up swim for the largest XTERRA in the world, XTERRA Grabouw<\/strong> which will take place at the same venue the following weekend (Saturday, 23 and Sunday, 24 February 2019<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

For more information or to enter the Sanlam Cape Mile please visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/a>, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE SANLAM GROUP<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sanlam is a leading financial services group listed on the JSE Limited and the Namibian Stock Exchange. Established in 1918 as a life insurance company, the South Africa-based Sanlam Group has transformed into a diversified financial services business. Through its four business clusters \u2013 Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments and Santam\u00a0 \u0336\u00a0 the Group provides comprehensive and tailored financial solutions to individual and institutional clients across all market segments.<\/p>\n

The Group\u2019s areas of expertise include insurance, financial planning, retirement, trusts, wills, short-term insurance, asset management, risk management and capital market activities, investment and wealth. The Group operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, India, Malaysia and the United Kingdom and has business interests in the USA, Australia and the Philippines. It has a stake in leading global micro-insurance specialists, UK-based Micro-Ensure Holdings Limited, which has a footprint across Africa and India servicing more than 10 million enrolled clients.<\/p>\n

Visit www.sanlam.com<\/a> or follow us at @sanlam<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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