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Strongwomen against Gender-Based Violence
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n Saturday 5 December, fourteen female athletes from Hermanus and Cape Town surrounds competed in the Women of Strength against Gender-Based Violence Social Strongwoman Exhibition at the Hemel & Aarde Craft Village. The aim of the event was to raise much needed awareness against the abuse of, and violence against, women and children – what has now been dubbed ‘South Africa's second pandemic’. The event was organised by Michelle and Johan Kruger and included some of the strongest female athletes in the Western Cape, who regularly compete in events such as this, as well as newbies and amateurs. The athletes competed in two weight categories, namely under 75kg and over 75kg, and events included a Monster Truck Pull, Tractor Tyre Flip, Deadlift and more. As usual, athletes thrilled the crowd which had gathered to watch with some spectacular feats of strength. The winners were as follows: Over 75kg:
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• 1st - Michelle Kruger (Hermanus) • Joint 2nd - Patty Pretorius and Olivia Adriaanse. Under 75kg: • 1st - Alma Nel • 2nd - Patricia Boshoff (Hermanus) • 3rd - Tamara Paulse After the event was over, it was agreed by all that this event should have a permanent place on the annual calendar. Michelle and Johan would like to thank their main sponsor, Autohaven for spending the whole morning at the event and for covering the cost of the medals, trophies and more. They would also like to thank the Wine Village for sponsoring a prize and for the use of the venue and facilities; Hermanus Gas for the bakkie for the truck pull and gifts for the athletes; the numerous other local businesses that donated various prizes for the winners; and those who donated their time to assist on the day.
LEFT: Organiser of the event, and winner of the over 75kg category, Michelle Kruger with her first place medal and trophy.
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RIGHT: Patricia Boshoff (from Hermanus) placed second in the under 75kg category.
Riette Creighton from Hermanus (front), a participant and also personal trainer, with her support crew contributed so much energy and spirit to the day, taking the Orange the World theme against Gender-based Violence to heart!
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