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Richard Murray wins the 2017 Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town men's elite race

SA sweeps podium in men's elite Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town

Cape Town
The first day of the Discovery Get Active weekend drew to a close on Saturday 11 February with the triumphant ring of the South African anthem. The men’s elite sprint race was dominated by green and gold with Richard Murray in first place despite a 10-second transition penalty. He was followed closely by Olympic bronze medalist Henri Schoeman and Wian Sullwald in third.
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Cape Town gears up to Get Active with multisport athletes

Cape Town gears up to Get Active with multisport athletes

Don’t miss the multisport action happening in the Mother City – entries close soon. The Discovery Get Active weekend in Cape Town on 11 and 12 February 2017 is fast approaching, and with it the closing date for entries into both these events.

The magic of multisport: Why training for a duathlon or triathlon is great for everyone

The magic of multisport: Why training for a duathlon or triathlon is great for everyone

Exercise can easily get boring or routine, so the multi-disciplinary nature of triathlons keeps training interesting and challenging. Plus, the variety of racing distances makes it accessible for all fitness levels: from kids’ races and sprint distances right through to ultra-distance races. In short – multisport offers something for everyone.

​Run into 2017 with Team Vitality’s new ASICS partnership

​Run into 2017 with Team Vitality’s new ASICS partnership

Discovery Vitality and Team Vitality are excited to announce a new partnership with premium sports apparel brand – ASICS. Ranked amongst the top sporting brands globally, ASICS is the new running kit supplier as well as strategic fitness partner to South Africa’s biggest running club, Team Vitality.

​Discovery Health and Netcare 911 offer free counselling for Wits staff

The commitment and contribution of Wits staff members during the recent difficult period have been exceptional. Staff did; however, voice the need for counselling following these events. From 15 to 17 November 2016, Wits joined hands with Discovery Health and Netcare 911 to offer free counselling to staff members who indicated a need.

Discovery to host Get Active weekend in Cape Town

Discovery to host Get Active weekend in Cape Town

Entries are now open for the third Discovery Duathlon Cape Town and the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town. On the 11th and 12th of February, Cape Town will play host to the Discovery Duathlon Cape Town and the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town.

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