Cross-Tri | Athletes make a splash in Joburg

JOHANNESBURG - Local triathlon aficionados are looking to build on South Africa’s international success in the multi-disciplinary event.

That’s if a growing Cross-Tri event held at Steyn City is anything to go by.

Elite athletes are able to compete in South Africa while providing exposure for would-be athletes on the street.

Local athletes turned out in their hundreds, braving sweltering conditions at this still-new triathlon event.

Part of the eight-kilometre stretch of the scenic Steyn City has been used to stage the cross-triathlon.

It's made up of a 600m swim, 30km bike ride and 7km run, with a half-course event offered as well.

The Cross-Tri has attracted elite athletes, including Junior African champ Shaun Wolfaardt who defended last year’s title.

* eNCA's Hloni Mtimkulu reports.