The RMB Off Road Triathlon 2026 showcased outstanding performances across all age groups and categories, with athletes tackling challenging swim, cycle and run disciplines in both endurance and sprint events.
The competition drew elite athletes, masters competitors, juniors and team entrants, creating a day of exciting racing and community spirit.
In the Endurance Event (1.2km swim, 28km cycle, 8km run), Nathan Chase dominated the Male Elite 17-39 division, crossing the finish line in an impressive 1:54:14 to claim overall victory in his category. He finished comfortably ahead of Jean-Paul Wehnert and Keanu Hanssen, who secured second and third places respectively.
Among the women, Benita Windisch claimed top honours in the Female 40+ category with a time of 2:38:34, while Jana Mutschler delivered a standout performance in the Female Elite 17-39 division, winning in 1:19:09. The master categories also produced strong results. Paul Brinkmann won the Male Master (50+) endurance race in 2:31:25, while Ilona Sickel secured victory in the Female Master division with a finishing time of 2:50:35.
Team competition was fiercely contested, with Sandstorm AKB emerging victorious in the Female/Mixed Team category in 2:31:44, while Donkerhoek Dudes claimed first place in the Male Team event with a time of 2:27:56.
In the Sprint Event (600m swim, 14km cycle, 4km run), Tristan Nell triumphed in the Male Elite division, clocking 1:08:55, while Greg Chase impressed in the Male Master (50+) category with a winning time of 1:10:30. Jamie Vinson topped the Female 40+ division, and Lindy Van Den Bosch secured victory among Female Masters.
The event also highlighted the next generation of triathlon talent. In the youth races, Micah Chase won the Male U16 category, while Kyra Marschall claimed victory in the Female U16 division. In the Super Sprint section, Emma Brinkmann and Hendrie Mutschler emerged as the winners of the girls’ and boys’ under-15 events respectively.
Organisers praised the strong turnout and competitive spirit displayed throughout the day. With impressive performances across all divisions, the RMB Off Road Triathlon once again reinforced its reputation as one of the region’s premier multisport events.
By Rudi Bowe
