ABOUT NMB TRIATHLON

NMB Triathlon is the provincial controlling body for Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon. Our region encompasses the areas located between Storms River, Port Alfred and Graaff Reniet in the North. We are a non-profit organisation, affiliated to the national controlling body, Triathlon South Africa.

NMB Triathlon, with its close relationship with Ironman, has played a large role in the growth of triathlon in South Africa. Our aim is to continue to grow the sport, with a focus on developing young athletes from across the province.

A triathlon is a multi-sport endurance event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed “transitions” between the individual swim, bike, and run components. Wikipedia has a lot of detailed information on Triathlons and the associated variations.

Duathlon is another growing discipline which falls under the auspices of NMB Triathlon. Duathlon is an event that consists of a running leg, followed by a cycling leg and then another running leg in a format bearing some resemblance to triathlons. (Find out more information about Duathlons on Wikipedia.)

A Cross triathlon and cross duathlon, or off-road triathlon and duathlon, is the off-road form of triathlon and duathlon. Distances of the various legs are a lot “looser” for these events. (Find out more information about Cross Triathlons on Wikipedia.)

Aquathlon is also a discipline which falls under the auspices of NMB Triathlon. It is an event that consists of a running leg, followed by a swimming leg and then another running leg in a format bearing some resemblance to triathlons. (Find out more information about Aquathlons on Wikipedia.)

All athletes who can swim, cycle and run are invited to contact the association. Those who cannot swim are invited to participate in the duathlon.