Four Grahamstown athletes have been included in the Eastern Province Duathlon team to take part in the South African Duathlon Championships.

Four Grahamstown athletes have been included in the Eastern Province Duathlon team to take part in the South African Duathlon Championships.

Three locals, Natalie Ross (who finished first in the 20-24 age group at the EP Duathlon champs), Terri-Lynn Penney (second in the 30-34 age category) and Stephen Penney (third in the 35-39 age category) will compete in the Olympic distance at the SA Champs.

Matthew Archers, who finished third in the 16- 19 category at the EP champs, will compete in the sprint event at the SA Champs.

The Olympic distance covers a 10km run, followed by a 40km cycle and then a 5km run. The sprint is over a 5km run, 20km cycle and 2.5km run.

The EP team is made up of 47 athletes, which include juniors in the sprint and the various age categories, ranging from 20-24 up to 65-69 in the Olympic team.

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