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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!

LOOK OUT FOR THE 2010 Midmar Mile OFFICIAL SEEDING
EVENTS LOGO.
If the event doesn’t have our logo - it’s not seeded!


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PLEASE NOTE: These Midmar Mile results are provisional and still subject to several verification processes.

Results Update 1: Posted 18 Feb
Results Update 2: Posted 26 Feb

Race

Results

Event 1 - Ironman/Biathlon/Disabled

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Comrades Biathlon Men
Comrades Biathlon Women
Duzi Biathlon Men
Duzi Biathlon Women
Ironman Men
Ironman Women
Mentally Disabled
Physically Disabled
Visually Disabled

Event 2 - Company Team

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Event 3 - Non Company Team

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Event 4 - Family Team

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Event 5 - Women 13 & Under, 31 & Over

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Event 6 - Men 13 & Under, 31 & Over

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Event 7 - Women 14 - 30

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Event 8 - Men 14 - 30

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Sportsguide Double Mile

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Date

Race

Province

Results

01 Nov

Margate 1000

KZN

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08 Nov

Thornlea Dam

KZN

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22 Nov

Capital K (Website)

KZN

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29 Nov

Heia Safari 1000

Gauteng

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28 Nov

Erfenis Dam 1500 (Website)

Free State

 

06 Dec

Albert Falls

KZN

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06 Dec

Emerald Challenge

Gauteng

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20 Dec

KZN Champs

KZN

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10 Jan

Mhlatuze Water Mile Swim – Richards Bay

KZN

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16 Jan

Blue Fins

Free State

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17 Jan

Ingram's Ekurhuleni 1200

Gauteng

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14 Jan

Lake Heritage

Gauteng

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BEACH AND WATER
• Learn to swim.
• Swim near a lifeguard.
• Never swim alone.
• Don’t dive in head first.
• Take precautions for the heat and sun.
• Always swim between the red and yellow flags.
• Obey warning signs and lifeguards instructions. They are there to protect you.
• If in difficulty, raise a hand above your head.
• Do not panic – conserve your energy. Help will arrive.
• Understand and avoid rip currents and dangerous areas.
• Respect the water and the environment.

River

• Check the strength of the current by throwing a small twig into the water (remember that the current is stronger on the outside of bends).
• If you get caught in a current, float on your back with your feet downstream. Angle yourself to the shore.
• Submerged objects can be very dangerous. Always enter the water feet first.
• River conditions can change rapidly from heavy rainfalls or from the release of water from storage areas.

Lakes and Dams
• Cold water in lakes and dams can cause distress. The water below the surface is often colder than you expect. This sudden reduction in temperature can cause shock and a lack of mobility. If this happens, get out of the water immediately.
• The bottom of lakes and dams can be soft, uneven and changeable. Be careful of submerged objects and always enter the water feet first.
• Lakes and dams are open expanses of water. A rising wind can suddenly cause choppy waves, that make it dangerous to swim.

General Water
• Don’t swim directly after a meal, or when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Protect your skin. Always use a sunscreen of at least 15+. Limit your exposure particularly between 10am and 4pm
• Never swim alone and always limit the distance you swim out, knowing that you have to swim back.

Alcohol Abuse
• Alcohol abuse is known to be the prime cause of aquatic/drowning disasters.
• Swimming and alcohol do not mix.
For these and other water safety tips, please visit Lifesaving South Africa’s webpage:
www.lifesaving.co.za.


Werner Louis Bosman: Lifesaving
Werner has participated at a provincial level since the age of 10 and has been awarded Victor Ludorum on several occasions. He has also broken several South African Records in his age group.

Highlights:
1. Selected to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Games for the first time in 2007 in England for the Developing Protea Team at the age of 18. Here he won three individual gold medals, and three gold medals for relays.
2. He was selected again in 2009 to represent South Africa as a senior Protea member, again for the Commonwealth Games, in Canada. Here he won one gold, two silver and three bronze medals. This sport is one of ultimate endurance sports and Werner has shown his versatility in both the pool and open water events.

 

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