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2021 MyLife Dusi Canoe
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dusi2102 |
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Written by:
Dave Macleod |
Nzimande eyes Dusi K1 podium
Pietermaritzburg - Having teamed up with Andy Birkett for a fairy tale
MyLife Dusi Canoe Marathon title in 2020, young Khumbulani Nzimande is
determined to continue his rise with another podium, this time in his K1 at
the 2021 edition of the race from 18-20 February.
Nzimande arrived strongly on the Dusi scene when he finished fourth in 2019
in his K1. A result that might have surprised a few people but from there he
backed it up with a debut win and he knows that he's going into 2021's race
with a target on his back.
"There is pressure from myself and from the people around me to do well next
year," Nzimande said. "The guys that I train with are encouraging me to push
myself for a podium finish and that is my goal.
"If I can get into the top three I will be very happy and a win would be
incredible!"
It will be a very different Dusi for the 24 year-old but he is looking
forward to getting out on the water again as he continues his build up
starting with his first seeding race this weekend.
"I am very excited for next year's race but I'm also very excited to up the
intensity of my training.
"I will be racing in the Ibis Point to Mbeje's Store race this weekend and
it will be my first race on the river this season.
"I raced at the Orange Descent last weekend but it was a disappointing one
for me because of a swim that cost me a lot of time but I am looking forward
to getting back my race fitness," he added.
Nzimande believes that he needs to make a few adjustments to his preparation
in order to compete for that coveted Dusi podium finish.
"This year I am going to try and trip on the uMsundusi and uMngeni Rivers
more than I did for the last K1 race to just make sure that I am familiar
with the rivers.
"I have been working hard with my coach Andrew (Booyens) and I am going to
try and split my training fifty/fifty between paddling and running," he
explained.
After his win at the Dusi with race legend Andy Birkett, Nzimande still uses
the ten-time Dusi champion as a sounding board.
"I still speak to Andy about stuff and he is always happy to give me advice
which is great for me.
"It's going to be an exciting race next year and I am really looking forward
to racing against the best again!"
The 2021 MyLife Dusi Canoe Marathon takes place from 18-20 February 2021.
Entry details and more information can be found at
www.dusi.co.za
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After an
impressive fourth place finish in his K1 in 2019 and a first title with
Andy Birkett in a K2 in 2020, Khumbulani Nzimande will be hoping to
continue his rise when he takes on the 2021 MyLife Dusi Canoe Marathon
from 18-20 February. |
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