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Race record

Results That Carry the Story

A focused view of Sanele's biggest performances, from the South African breakthrough podium to World Championship racing in Kona and Nice.

2026

Ironman South Africa

Strong run split and 9th in M30-34 at Ironman South Africa.

Finish time: 09:54:19
Overall: 94th
Gender: 81st
Category: 9th
Division: M30-34
Bib: 564
Points: 4129
Swim: 01:14:48
T1: 00:04:37
Bike: 05:25:02
T2: 00:03:37
Run: 03:06:15

2024

Ironman South Africa

A 3rd-place M30-34 finish at Ironman South Africa.

Finish time: 09:47:38
Overall: 35th
Gender: 26th
Category: 3rd
Division: M30-34
Bib: 374
Points: 4334
Swim: 01:04:11
T1: 00:05:26
Bike: 05:24:41
T2: 00:03:05
Run: 03:10:15

2021

Ironman South Africa

A breakthrough podium race on a shortened swim course.

Finish time: 08:41:12
Overall: 23rd
Category: 2nd
Swim: 00:12:01
Bike: 05:11:03
Run: 03:11:24

2022

Ironman World Championship Kona

Finished despite a heavy bike crash at 107 km.

Finish time: 09:33:43
Overall: 281st
Category: 79th
Swim: 01:01:54
Bike: 05:00:19
Run: 03:24:30

2023

Ironman South Africa

Another top age-group result on a shortened swim course.

Finish time: 08:53:16
Overall: 49th
Category: 4th
Swim: 00:11:47
Bike: 05:09:49
Run: 03:26:03

2023

Challenge Roth

A fast performance on one of triathlon's most iconic courses.

Finish time: 09:15:41
Overall: 184th
Category: 48th
Swim: 01:02:01
Bike: 04:56:54
Run: 03:11:25

2023

Ironman World Championship Nice

Second World Championship start against the best in the sport.

Finish time: 10:03:53
Overall: 125th
Category: 26th
Swim: 01:03:27
Bike: 05:36:23
Run: 03:15:30

Other highlights

Ironman South Africa 2026: 9th M30-34

Ironman South Africa 2024: 3rd M30-34

South African Duathlon Champs 2023: 1st

Durban Ultra 2023: 1st

South African Triathlon Champs 2023: 3rd

South African Triathlon Champs 2021: 3rd

Durban Ultra 2020: 3rd

South African Duathlon Champs 2019: 3rd