Evans, Booyens Win XTERRA Knysna

Kevin Evans and Hanlie Booyens won the XTERRA Knysna duathlon today in the Western Cape Province of South Africa in 1:39:24, and 1:59:18, respectively.

Evans (pictured courtesy oakpics.com), the South African mountain bike marathon champion, said his feet surprised him on the day.

“Although running is part of my cross training, it’s definitely not my strong suit.  Going into the event my plan was to keep the guys insight on the first 3km run and then build as big a lead as possible on the mountain bike discipline.  On the last run discipline I was able to pace myself, reserving my energy for the last part of the race. The XTERRA is such a fantastic event and I am glad that I was able to take part.  It is spectator friendly and I was pleasantly surprised at the support on the day.  Coming from a mountain bike background this is something that I am not use it.  It really is special,” said Evans.  David Labuschagne came in second, while Kent Horner finished third.

After the women's race Booyens said, “Pezula is such an unbelievable venue and the weather on the day was fantastic.  All in all it was a wonderful event."  Michelle Lombardi came in second, while Jeannie Bomford finished third. The second leg of the 2010/2011 DUESOUTH XTERRA presented by REHIDRAT® will take place at Buffelspoort Dam (North West Province) on Saturday, January 29, 2011.

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