Nico Bell defended his title at the 23rd Barberton XCM MTB Challenge at Barberton High School today.
Bell, who is a three-time winner of the event, finished the 110km ultra marathon in a time of 4:47:24. In second place was Alan Gordon, with Gawie Combrinck third.
Nico Bell defended his title at the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge at Barberton High School today. Photo: Craig Koleski
Samantha Sanders was the women’s winner after crossing the finish line in 5:32:40. Emily Clarke followed her home, while Yzette Oelofse placed third.
The 77km full marathon was won by Brand du Plessis in 3:24:14. Second and third went to Timo Cooper and Wayne van der Walt respectively.
Kristen Louw won the women’s edition in 4:02:07. Vanessa Bell was second and Bronwynne Swanepoel third.
The event also featured a 48km half marathon, 30km half marathon and 20km fun ride.
View more results below.
110km
Men
1. Nico Bell 4:47:24
2. Alan Gordon 4:50:06
3. Gawie Combrinck 4:56:50
4. David Cooke 5:09:29
5. Stephanus Reyneke 5:19:13
6. Kyle Brummer 5:19:14
7. Gert Janse van Rensburg 5:20:03
8. Richard Damant 5:20:19
9. Anele Mtalana 5:32:23
10. Mpho Sebopa 5:32:24
Women
1. Samantha Sanders 5:32:40
2. Emily Clarke 6:42:13
3. Yzette Oelofse 6:56:16
4. Auralia Edwards 7:01:07
5. Hildegarde Cronje 7:01:13
77km
Men
1. Brand du Plessis 3:24:14
2. Timo Cooper 3:28:40
3. Wayne van der Walt 3:29:12
4. Christo Carelsen 3:31:15
5. Andre Potgieter 3:31:30
Women
1. Kristen Louw 4:02:07
2. Vanessa Bell 4:24:28
3. Bronwynne Swanepoel 4:26:51
4. Sandra Haywood 4:30:40
5. Chantal du Chenne 4:30:42
48km
Men
1. Hennie van Wyk 2:11:49
2. Reinhart Viljoen 2:17:24
3. Konrad Spanig 2:18:12
Women
1. Bernice van Wyk 2:49:39
2. Cindy Porobich 3:01:19
3. Hijke Coetzee 3:03:55
