Seventy athletes brave Hybrid Heroes Challenge at Sugar Rush Park

The Hybrid Heroes series will move forward with three more events in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and KwaZulu-Natal, culminating in the national finals in Johannesburg on September 29, where athletes will vie for the Ultimate Hybrid Hero title.

Justin Landsberg bites the bullet en route to winning the male elite race.

Seventy tough athletes tackled the challenging Hybrid Heroes event at Sugar Rush Park on Sunday.

It was a case of no pain no gain as competitors had to negotiate 12 gruelling disciplines, each separated by a 500m running track.

The tough hot weather conditions further tested participants’ resilience and determination but all except one entrant reached the finishing line.

Female elite winner Kayla Eggar (front).

Kayla Eggar was triumphant in the elite female category, followed closely by Melissa Clark and Belinda Khoase.

In the elite male category, Justin Landsberg beat the opposition, claiming the honours ahead of Aristo Kirk Nolan and Lutho Nqayi.

Belinda Khoase’s grit and determination earned her third place in the women’s elite category.

Chanel Lourens won the female masters category, with Jwili Mfuneko taking first place in the men’s elite masters, outgunning Andrew Pillinger and Michiel van Tonder.

The Hybrid Heroes series will continue across South Africa with three more events – in Cape Town, Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal.

The series will culminate in the national finals in Johannesburg on September 29, where participants will compete for the coveted title of Ultimate Hybrid Hero.