Lotter and Albertyn lead local charge at aQuellé Midmar Mile
Two young swimmers, 18-year-old Callan Lotter and 20-year-old Connor Albertyn, will lead the South African challenge at this weekend’s aQuellé Midmar Mile, heading into the race as the top-seeded local...
200 miles the target for intrepid Pretoria swimmer as Charity Challenge kicks off at Midmar Dam
This weekend marks a historic milestone for 56-year-old Gary Albertyn as he plans to complete his 200th aQuellé Midmar Mile. The former national champion and icon of the swimming community...
Chalupsky out to conquer aQuellé Midmar Mile alongside his 87-year-old father
Twelve-time surf ski world champion and cancer warrior Oscar Chalupsky will be taking on this weekend’s aQuellé Midmar Mile alongside his 87-year-old father, Paul. Chalupsky, diagnosed with bone marrow cancer...
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Bringing you all the race day action and information for the 52nd aQuellé Midmar Mile. Have you read our Digimag? Get all the up to date race weekend information here. With...
Antonopoulos expects tough Midmar challenge from TUKS teammates
Up to 90km of training a week is what’s going into Carli Antonopoulos’s final preparations ahead of the aQuellé Midmar Mile which takes place in less than two weeks. The...
Blind municipal councillor swims 25th Midmar Mile to raise funds for visually impaired schoolkids
Hentie Nortje wants to make his swims across Midmar Dam count. This year will mark the 25th consecutive time the blind attorney and Tshwane municipal councillor has participated in the...
78 and still going strong: Pengelly targets record 52nd aQuellé Midmar Mile
Mike Pengelly has set his sights on completing the aQuellé Midmar Mile for a remarkable 52nd time when the popular event takes place from 6-9 February. The 78-year-old is the...
Pretoria's ice swimming hero braces for Midmar challenge
Over 20 degrees separate the freezing waters of Molveno, Italy, where Pretoria swimmer Reino von Wielligh has been competing, and the much warmer KwaZulu-Natal dam, where he’ll soon tackle the...
Caldwell eyes Midmar podium after seeding swim success
With the aQuellé Midmar Mile just weeks away, rising swimming star Matthew Caldwell made a strong statement over the weekend, securing victory in two events at the final seeding swim...
New Zealand open water champs headed to aQuellé Midmar Mile
Two New Zealand national champions, Louis Clark and Ruby Heath, have been added to the elite lineup for next month's aQuellé Midmar Mile. This exciting development follows a partnership established...
Riddin dives into 8-Mile Charity Challenge at aQuellé Midmar Mile
Riddin dives into 8-Mile Charity Challenge at aQuellé Midmar Mile Each year, the aQuellé Midmar Mile remains a celebration of tenacity, camaraderie, and community, and this year race director Wayne...
Two-time Olympic champ set for aQuellé Midmar Mile return
6 January 2025 – Two-time Olympic open water swimming champion Sharon van Rouwendaal has confirmed her participation in this year’s aQuellé Midmar Mile which is set to take place at...
