Edenvale resident, Michelle Joseph, recently took part in the International Ironman competition held in Mallorca.
The event covered a 3.8 kilometre swim, a 180 kilometre cycle and a 42.2 kilometre marathon.
Michelle was one of only a handful of South Africans who participated in the event.
A total of 2 800 international athletes lined up at the start to represent a number of countries, including Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
“I finished feeling like a champion and the highlight was to run down the finish line with my South African flag flying beside me,” said Michelle.
“I was so proud of being a South African and the supporting crown and announcers went crazy with cheering, congratulations and support for this African girl,” she added.