Kona Slots Ironman South Africa 2019

Posted on 4/6/2022 admin

The Ironman South Africa 2019 offered 80 Kona slots to a field of 1761 athletes. 1666 athletes in 21 different age groups reached the finish line. 61 of the 1432 competing men qualified for the Ironman World Championship on the Big Island of Hawaii, just as 19 of the 329 women. Here you can find more statistics of the Ironman South Africa 2019. Apr 07, 2019 Kona slots and Prize Money. IM South Africa has 2m+2f +2u Pro Kona slot(s). Looking at the bib list, it is like that the female Pros will get two Kona slots, while the males will get four. (Final assignment is based on the number of Pros starting the race.) It has a total prize purse of 150.000 US$, paying 10 deep. Estimated Time Plan and Race.

Daniela Ryf heads the field in Hawaii, once again

43 Pro Women set for the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship

Almost a full-house of the 2018 top-10 returning (Canada’a Angela Naeth is the only athlete missing – ironically, having qualified for 2020 already last week in Chattanooga), for the Pro Women of 2019 Vega IRONMAN World Championship.

As in 2018, both of the defending champions – Patrick Lange and Daniela Ryf – get to start with bib #1, with the M1 and F1 designations, respectively.

Here is the full list of Female Professional athletes that will be competing for the $120,000 first prize.

The Brits

There’s a significant British presence in Hawaii this year – six athletes – of which three are previous top-10 finishers.

Leading the way of course is Lucy Charles-Barclay, second in both 2017 and 2018. Winner this season at IRONMAN South Africa, Challenge Roth, The Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire, a drafting penalty (and eventual fifth place) at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice may have ended that winning run, but she’ll be good to go in Kona at an event she’s had good experiences at, even winning as an Age-Group athlete prior to her Pro career. Expect her to lead the race for several hours… at least.

Sixth in both 2015 and 2017 (with a DNF in 2016 and 26th last year), statistically at least Susie Cheetham should be due a ‘good’ year. Qualifying in late 2018 (at IRONMAN Argentina) allowed a steady start to her season, while a win more recently at IRONMAN Hamburg suggests she is on track to time her peak form for Kona nicely.

Corinne Abraham secured her best result in Hawaii last year (ninth) – achieved despite a running injury – she was third off the bike. Quiet all year, Corinne rocked up to IRONMAN Tallinn, Estonia and added another impressive IRONMAN victory to her C.V. If her body is in one piece, she could well be aiming higher than ninth this time around.

Also pictured above – and third in Tallinn, is Kona debutant Kim Morrison. She’s been producing some exceptional Time Trial performances alongside her triathlon racing this season, so the straight roads of Kona could well play into her hands.

Rounding out the ‘Brit Pack’ are another two British IRONMAN winners in 2019. Nikki Bartlett took her first Pro win at IRONMAN Lanzarote in May, while Laura Siddall earned a third consecutive IRONMAN Australia title in the same month.

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BIB	FIRST	LAST	COUNTRY
F1	Daniela	Ryf	SUI
F2	Lucy	Charles-Barclay	GBR
F3	Anne	Haug	GER
F4	Mirinda	Carfrae	AUS
F5	Sarah	True	USA
F6	Sarah	Crowley	AUS
F7	Kaisa	Sali	FIN
F8	Corinne	Abraham	GBR
F9	Linsey	Corbin	USA
F11	Heather	Jackson	USA
F12	Carrie	Lester	AUS
F14	Nikki	Bartlett	GBR
F15	Emma	Bilham	SUI
F16	Lauren	Brandon	USA
F17	Susie	Cheetham	GBR
F18	Mareen	Hufe	GER
F19	Sue	Huse	CAN
F20	Jocelyn	McCauley	USA
F21	Laura	Philipp	GER
F22	Sarah	Piampiano	USA
F23	Daniela	Bleymehl	GER
F24	Laura	Siddall	GBR
F25	Jennifer	Spieldenner	USA
F26	Caroline	Steffen	SUI
F27	Svenja	Thoes	GER
F28	Jen	Annett	CAN
F29	Nina	Derron	SUI
F30	Gurutze	Frades	ESP
F31	Meredith	Kessler	USA
F32	Martina	Kunz	SUI
F33	Kristin	Liepold	GER
F34	Danielle	Mack	USA
F35	Kimberley	Morrison	GBR
F36	Camilla	Pedersen	DEN
F37	Barbara	Riveros	CHI
F38	Jeanni	Seymour	ZAF
F39	Imogen	Simmonds	SUI
F40	Lesley	Smith	USA
F41	Maja	Stage-Nielsen	DEN
F42	Bianca	Steurer	AUT
F43	Els	Visser	NLD
F44	Annah	Watkinson	RSA
F45	Kelsey	Withrow	USA

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By: Miguel Netto
Short URL:https://www.backabuddy.co.za/get-migs-to-kona

Personal message

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Miguel Netto and I’m from Cape Town, South Africa.
For the past few years I have dedicated myself to qualify for the Ironman World Championships that takes place in Kona, Hawaii. On 7 April 2019, my lifelong dream finally became a reality as I earned my Kona slot to the start line on 12 October 2019.
In 2018, I missed my slot by 1 min at IronMan Argentina and had to regain my focus and try again in April 2019 at the African Championships in South Africa. I qualified with a time of 09:07:21, placing 6th in my age group 30-34.
Ironman has been my passion for many years. I have competed in 9 full ironman events and its very fitting that taking part in Kona World Championship will be my 10th. If you are able to help out in any way financially, it would be very helpful, and greatly appreciated! I am fundraising to cover the following expenses:
Flights + Visas
Accommodation / House share
Bike Transportation Fees
Entry fee
Transport (Car hire) on the Island
Adhoc: Travel Insurance, Bike bag

Your donation and support is really valued and appreciated. Thank you for helping me to not only go an represent South Africa in Kona but also fulfil a lifelong dream of racing on the big island in Kona, Hawaii!

-- Migs --

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Donations

Oct 13, 2019 - USD $ 33.82
'Tracking you currently Migsy. So proud my friend, do your best????????' - Greg
Oct 10, 2019 - R 514.10
'All the best for the big day. We are behind you all the way!' - Pete and Guin
Sep 26, 2019 - R 514.10
'Enjoy and love minute in Kona.' - Peter, Rose Nic and Ali Mills
Sep 26, 2019 - USD $ 33.34
'Last stretch Migs and Ros! Gooood luck and safe travels!' - Maria Silverman
Sep 24, 2019 - R 203.00
'The hard work is done, go out there, soak up the vibe and have a blast ' - Britt Hyland
Sep 21, 2019 - R 102.82
'Rock and roll bud! ' - Sean Robson
Sep 21, 2019 - R 102.82
'Love you Rozi Mozi ' - Nikki Kruger
Sep 20, 2019 - R 205.64
'Behind you guys all the way????' - Sarah S.
Sep 16, 2019 - R 507.50
'We’ll be tracking you all the way Migs! Have a fantastic experience!' - Dave and Tissa
Sep 10, 2019 - R 205.64
'Migs, so inspired following your journey. Your hardwork holds my/our respect. Go enjoy the dream-come-true-day in Kona! Hero! ' - Brad Senekal
Sep 08, 2019 - USD $ 303.91
'You guys inspire me everyday! To say that I am proud is an understatement. Go and show the world how Pac-Man likes to race xxxx' - ??????????????
Aug 26, 2019 - USD $ 78.68
'Good luck!! Wish you the best from Barcelona!! :D' - Daniel Hossack
Aug 13, 2019 - USD $ 32.68
'Good luck Migs' - Tim Merryweather
Aug 13, 2019 - R 1 200.00
'Good luck Migs' - Gareth Price
Aug 13, 2019 - R 514.10
'Good Luck Migs' - James McCallum
Aug 12, 2019 - R 514.10
'Inspiration, every day. ' - Juliet
Aug 01, 2019 - USD $ 282.45
'Migzie, you made it! I’m proud of you! You deserve it! Enjoy every second! My heart will be with you! Love you, my friend! ' - Aline Carvalho
Jul 30, 2019 - R 110.00
'Good luck bro! No pain, no gain!!' - Brandon Hulley
Jul 25, 2019 - R 203.00
'Go Migs Go!!! Thank you for inspiring us all!' - Lisa Pringle
Jul 25, 2019 - R 203.00
'It's been inspiring watching your journey. Keep reaching for the stars! You are already a winner!' - Terry Deats
Jul 25, 2019 - R 514.10
'Fat Cat! Wishing you all the best bud! Enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity. You got this!' - Dev and Jade
Jul 23, 2019 - R 514.10
'Good Luck , great achievement ' - Ryan Faull
Jul 12, 2019 - R 514.10
'I'm still waiting for my program numbnuts . . . Smash kona pal!!' - Joff Gouveris
Jul 08, 2019 - USD $ 21.16
'Good luck Coach! You got this....' - Juliet
Jul 08, 2019 - R 514.10
'Enjoy every second Migs!' - Welthagens
Jul 05, 2019 - R 1 028.20
'For you Megs! You will rock Kona!' - Maria Silverman
Jul 05, 2019 - R 203.00
'Good luck boytjie! Make us proud! ' - Ian
Jul 05, 2019 - R 1 028.20
'Good luck brother bear. We all behind you' - Paulo
Jul 05, 2019 - R 514.10
'Go get ‘em Migs!' - Ben Nortier
Jul 03, 2019 - R 359.87
'A dream come true!' - Sarah
Jul 02, 2019 - USD $ 35.38
'Let’s celebrate with Havaianas and Ovomaltine afterwards!' - Nato Amaral
Jun 30, 2019 - USD $ 35.50
'Awesome effort my Unogwaja brother' - Andy Steele
Jun 28, 2019 - R 1 028.20
'To my fellow Unogwaja: give it horns, buddy!' - Piet
Jun 28, 2019 - R 257.05
'You better us this for a beer after the race :) ' - Bart
Jun 27, 2019 - USD $ 21.09
'Make your dream come true! #believe ' - Jana
Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 34.89
'Rock Hawaii, Migs!!! ' - Ricardo Almeida
Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 34.89
'Let's Go Pac-Man!! :) :)' - Ros & Dyl Ferguson
Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 34.89
'Migs for the win!!! Whoop whoop!' - Alistair Grant
Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 13.96
'All the best Mugs xx' - Brenda
Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 69.78
'Migs you are the best we are right behind you Mate?????????????????????????????' - Ange and Pete Wiseman