USN Golden Mile

Entries are now open for the USN Golden Mile to be held on Sunday the 28th of March 2010 at Midmar Dam.
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Midmar Mile Day 1:

Action at the 2010 Halfway Telkom Midmar Mile began before eight o'clock on Saturday morning when Terence Parkin, the most successful athlete in the history of the Deaflympics, set off on an epic record attempt aimed at raising funds for the Saint Vincent School for the Deaf.

A member of the Eight-Mile club, which raises money for charity, Parkin began his day from the finish, swimming to the start for the beginning of event number one. From that point he joined in the race, on his way to swimming 16 miles over the course of the weekend. His aim included trying to swim each race in less than 25 minutes, a feat Midmar Mile veterans would agree is an excellent effort in a single event. A full wrap on Parkin's achievement will follow later in the week.

For many the highlight of the eight races that make up the Midmar Mile, event one includes the various disabled categories and the Ironman and Ironwoman competitions. Read More

Midmar Mile Day 2:

It was all excitement at the 37th Halfway Telkom Midmar Mile at the picturesque Midmar Dam resort in the most closely contested races in the events illustrious history. The ladies event saw crowd favourite and multiple champion Keri Ann Payne add yet another title to her trophy cabinet. The world 10km champion and Olympic silver medallist was content to let compatriot Katy Whitfield set the early pace with the entire British contingent dominating proceedings at the head of the field.

Whitfield claimed all three "hot-spots" at the 400m 800m and 1200m marks while British team-mates Payne, Olympic bronze medallist Cassandra Patton, the much improved Charlotte Wooliscroft and Sophie Casson held sway against the local challenge. Read More

2010 Midmar Mile will be earmarked as the event of the century In 2010 a new logo for the Midmar Mile, promoting its Olympic standard, is set to relaunch the event with mounting anticipation. Carried across this sleek new image is 37 years of heritage, sporting excellence and camaraderie. Colours and symbols used throughout the design represent athleticism and achievement perfectly balanced with a bold font for strength. Be a part of the 2010 Midmar Mile with special limited edition medals to mark this auspicious year.

Midmar Mile sets the record straight. The Midmar Mile is in it's 37th year and has attracted over 17000 annual entries over the last few years. In September 2009, the Guiness Book of Records officially recognised the Midmar Mile as the world's largest open water swimming event with 13 755 finishers.

We are inviting all the past swimmers, especially those who have missed a few years, to become part of the history of the race once again. We are aiming at trying to achieve that magical mark of 20 000 swimmers!

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