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Stoltz, Van Huyssteen conquer Buffelspoort

Carla van Huyssteen - Xterra Buffelspoort 2012

Carla van Huyssteen - Xterra Buffelspoort 2012

Reigning individual men’s and women’s champions, Conrad Stoltz and Carla Van Huyssteen expected nothing less than a battle when they returned to Buffelspoort Dam on Saturday, 28 January 2012 to defend their titles at the gruelling  TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort Full presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT.  Although competition was tough, both Stoltz and Van Huyssteen proved to be unstoppable on the day, railroading to victory in a finishing time of 02hours20minutes08seconds and 02hours52minutes55seconds respectively.

According to Stoltz, the 2012 XTERRA Buffelspoort was a fun season opener.  “The event was really scenic with a great atmosphere.  I had a good swim and made my attack on the mountain bike discipline.  I really enjoyed this leg as it featured a bit of everything.  The run was tough with some big hills, this combined with the heat and humidity on the day made it quite a challenge.  I take my hat off to all XTERRA warriors that raced longer than three hours.  It’s a long day out there.  I am really happy to start the season off on a good foot and am looking forward to XTERRA Grabouw.  I am thankful to my wife, Liezel as she helps and supports me on every level.  I’m usually late for my races, but this morning I was on time.  I could relax and take it easy before the start all thanks to her.  Married life really is better than anything I thought possible,” says Stoltz.  Dan Hugo came in second, while Stuart Marais finished third.

Van Huyssteen was really pleased by the growth in the individual women’s category of the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort.  “Every year I wish that the competition in the individual women’s category would become stronger, and when it does, I’m forced to push myself even harder.  Although I keep reminding myself that XTERRA Buffelspoort is tough, it is always tougher than I’ve prepared myself for mentally.  This year’s event was no different.  My wetsuit tore during the swim, resulting in quite some time lost and me having to push extra hard on the mountain bike discipline.  As a result I almost blew on the run discipline.  I am happy with my result though and really enjoyed the race.  XTERRA SA truly is a great event with a vibe that is just as good, if not better, than any overseas XTERRA,” says van Huyssteen, who walked off with her third consecutive win at XTERRA Buffelspoort.  Susan Sloan came in second, while Sylvia van Tromp finished third.

Team ‘Totalsports’ placed first in the men’s team category of the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT with a winning time of 02hours38minutes58seconds.  Team ‘Waterkloof 3’ came in second, while Team ‘Mike Felta Whisky’ finished third.

Team ‘Die Drie Miskiete’ placed first in the women’s team category of the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT with a winning time of 03hours37minutes51seconds.

Team ‘Impala One Team’ place first in the mixed team category of the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT with a winning time of 02hours44minutes12seconds.  Team ‘Mein Max’ came in second, while Team ‘Nestle Rusty’s’ finished third.

Russel White (age 55) proved that age is just a number when he crossed the finish line first in the individual men’s category of the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort Lite presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT.  White completed the three disciplines in a combined time of 01hours27minutes20seconds.  Tiaan Rossouw came in second, while Philip van Niekerk finished third.

Genevieve Weber was victorious in the individual women’s category of the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort Lite presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT, crossing the finish line first in 01hour44minutes37seconds.  Genevieve van Coller came in second, while Carey Fournier finished third.

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Results:

1 STOLTZ CONRAD 02:20:08 00:20:40 00:00:35 01:04:25 00:00:34 00:53:53
2 Hugo Dan 02:21:49 00:20:47 00:00:45 01:06:23 00:00:48 00:53:04
3 Marais Stuart 02:32:34 00:21:36 00:00:57 01:11:46 00:01:15 00:56:59
4 White Tyronne 02:35:32 00:23:02 00:00:40 01:09:43 00:00:52 01:01:13
5 Pasio Carl 02:35:52 00:21:25 00:00:59 01:11:17 00:00:34 01:01:36
6 Van Heerden Antoine 02:36:38 00:23:10 00:01:08 01:14:33 00:00:53 00:56:53
7 Carleton Daniel 02:37:15 00:23:08 00:00:45 01:15:03 00:00:46 00:57:32
8 Porteous Justin 02:39:09 00:23:03 00:01:04 01:13:07 00:00:58 01:00:56
9 Squires Warren 02:40:16 00:23:28 00:01:24 01:14:00 00:00:56 01:00:27
10 Blignaut Theo 02:40:25 00:19:53 00:00:47 01:23:02 00:00:36 00:56:06

Women Top 10

1 Van Huyssteen Carla 02:52:55 00:23:02 00:01:01 01:22:31 00:00:46 01:05:34
2 Sloan Susan Jane 03:02:15 00:24:52 00:01:09 01:23:36 00:00:52 01:11:45
3 Van Tromp Sylvia 03:13:21 00:21:29 00:01:15 01:39:20 00:01:26 01:09:50
4 Oosthuysen Samantha 03:13:51 00:27:26 00:01:51 01:30:52 00:01:23 01:12:18
5 Viljoen Chrissie 03:15:54 00:30:36 00:01:44 01:26:59 00:01:00 01:15:34
6 Swarbreck Jane 03:30:57 00:25:22 00:01:31 01:47:36 00:01:22 01:15:05
7 Van Heerden Natia 03:32:52 00:26:37 00:01:12 01:45:41 00:00:47 01:18:34
8 Southgate Karyn 03:40:08 00:29:11 00:02:38 01:40:55 00:01:33 01:25:50
9 Schweiger Kirsten 03:40:18 00:26:50 00:02:17 01:43:30 00:01:53 01:25:47
10 Meiring Heide-marie 03:40:56 00:28:12 00:01:30 01:46:30 00:01:11 01:23:32

 

Event Information:  TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Buffelspoort presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT
Date:                     Saturday, 28 January 2012
Venue:                 Buffelspoort Dam, North West Province
Event Format:   TOTALSPORTS XTERRA FULL:  1.5km swim, 27km mountain bike and 12.6km trail run
TOTALSPORTS XTERRA LITE:  400m swim, 17km mountain bike and 6.3km trail run

Participants could enter individually or in teams of three.

Next on the cards:  XTERRA Warriors can look forward to double the action in February 2012 when the much anticipated TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Grabouw presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT is celebrated over a two day period (Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 February 2012).  Taking the form of the South African Championships, the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Grabouw forms part of the XTERRA World Tour.  Athletes competing at this event stand the chance to qualify for the world championship final in Hawaii later the year.

Event Information:  TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Grabouw presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT
Date:                     Saturday, 25 February 2012
Venue:                 Grabouw Country Club, Western Province
Event Format:   07h00:  New Balance 5km and 10km Trail Run
09h00:  TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Lite – 400m swim, 12.5km mountain bike and 5km trail run

Date:                     Sunday, 26 February 2012
Venue:                 Grabouw Country Club, Western Province
Event Format:   08h30:  TOTALSPORTS XTERRA Full – 1.5km swim, 25km mountain bike and 10km trail run

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