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22 January 2020
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Powerlifter wins at national champs
On the Greens After the very busy festive season I am pleased to say that we are still nice and busy. We know from past years, however, that the influx of foreign visitors will increase immensely come the end of January. So we encourage our members and visitors who are looking to play golf at Hermanus Golf Club to make sure you book your tee-off times a week in advance, to avoid disappointment. As we strive to accommodate as many players as possible, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you are unable to secure a tee-off time.
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16-year-old home schooler from Vermont, Michael Kroukam, is officially the strongest powerlifter of his age in the country, after winning the Sub-Junior category (14 – 18 years) in the 93 kg weight group at the South African Classic Powerlifting Championships held from 4 – 7 December in Potchefstroom. Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three lifts, namely a squat, bench press and deadlift. Each competitor gets three tries for each lift, after which their best weight for each is combined to calculate a final score. The national standard that must be met for Michael's age and weight is a combined weight of 447.5 kg. Michael's total was 562.5 kg (best squat 200 kg, best bench press 127.5 kg and best deadlift 235 kg), making him the overall winner in the Sub-Junior category. Michael almost didn't compete at the SA
PHOTO: Supplied Championships after injuring his back last year, but was luckily able to continue training and regained his strength just a month before the competition. He has been training for two years with coach Johan Kruger (who represented SA at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships) and only started competing a year ago. He trains six times a week (once with Johan) and follows a strict diet and training regimen, making this a sport that requires some serious dedication and self-discipline! Michael and Johan are planning to go to the world championships in America in 2021 to see how Michael will perform internationally. He would like to thank his parents for their continued support, without which his remarkable achievement would not have been possible. Good luck, Michael, we look forward to hearing more of you in the powerlifting world.
We appeal to all our golfers to stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids, especially in the hot and humid conditions we experienced last week. We have had quite a few people suffer from dehydration and heat exhaustion of late. Please make sure that you do not put yourself
Players should also remember to repair their pitch marks and fill in their divots in order to maintain the pristine condition of our golf course. Your assistance with this would be greatly appreciated. In closing I’d like to say well done to our Saturday competition winners. Happy golfing, see you at the club. Results 11 January – Alliance Bogey Plus East Course Winner: J. Simpson, C. Woodhatch, D. Adams, J. Metcalf +19 South Course Winner: D. Boers, J. Jansen van Vuuren, H. Barker, R. Franck +18 North Course Winner: B. Cartwright, R.Stuart, J. Rowse, G. Le Roux +24 – Willem Lindeque
Whalers participate in Half-Marathon The annual Danger Point 21 km Half-Marathon and 10 km races organised by the Gansbaai Lions Club were held on 31 December 2019, starting at the Gansbaai Primary School. This unique race through the coastal fynbos in a conservation area around Danger Point, was the last half-marathon of the year. It is not for the unfit, as runners encounter soft sand trails and rocky single-track pathways. However, participants are rewarded with magnificent views over the ocean and mountains surrounding Walker Bay. . Results: 21 km Half-marathon Phumlani Kumbaca (M) – 1:24:42, Wilhelm Cooper (M) – 1:42:52, Charles Malan (M) –
ABOVE: Johan Kruger and Michael Kroukam with his medals and trophy from the South African Classic Powerlifting Championships. PHOTO: Taylum Meyer
at risk when playing this wonderful game.
1:44:17, Tom Stabler (M) – 1:46:28, Christo Vlotman (M) – 1:53:03, Johan Kotze (Jnr) (M) - 1:54:35, James Sleigh (M) – 1:57:10, Jeremy Browne (M) – 2:05:08, Marc Rolfe (M)2:05:09, Josua Blom (M) – 2:09:02, Sharon Sleigh (F) – 2:19:23, Roelof Van Weele (M) -2:25:43, Matie Stander (M) – 2:30:02, Gavin turner (M) – 2:31:00, Julia Barlow (F) – 2:34:18, Karen Burman (F) – 2:35:52, Elaine Cuffe (F) – 2:41:21, Heidi Kotze (F) – 2:55:05, Debbie Taljaard (F) – 2:06, Tania Cooper (F) Walker – 3:08:41 Results: 10 km road race Mlandeli Mkhohlakali (M) - 39:09, Frank Gillion (M) – 42:46, Louise Erasmus (F) – 50:12, F Hugo (M) – 51:53, Mikki Milne (M) 60:24, Arlene Ehrenberg (F) Walker – 86:20
Members of the Whalers Athletic Club before setting off on the Danger Point 21 km Half-Marathon. PHOTO: Supplied
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