Kona Slots Ironman South Africa 2019
- By: Miguel Netto
- Short URL:https://www.backabuddy.co.za/get-migs-to-kona
There will be qualifying Age Group slots for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i on offer at the IRONMAN African Championship. Be prepared to pay the entry fee 1050 USD + Hawai`i GE Tax of 4.4386% + a Processing Fee (Active fee) with credit card ONLY. We will NOT accept cash or check as a valid form of payment. Athletes can still enter the race through Ironman’s Legacy Program, which rewards athletes who have raced 12 or more Ironmans with a Kona slot. (In 2012, Ironman took 100 slots from the main. The first championship race of the Ironman season is Ironman South Africa. The race is mid-sized with around 1,800 competitors, but with 80 Kona slots on offer there’s usually a strong field of age group qualifiers. Results Qualification Averages. Full race results for Ironman South Africa 2019. Filter results by gender.
Personal message
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Miguel Netto and I’m from Cape Town, South Africa.
For the past few years I have dedicated myself to qualify for the Ironman World Championships that takes place in Kona, Hawaii. On 7 April 2019, my lifelong dream finally became a reality as I earned my Kona slot to the start line on 12 October 2019.
In 2018, I missed my slot by 1 min at IronMan Argentina and had to regain my focus and try again in April 2019 at the African Championships in South Africa. I qualified with a time of 09:07:21, placing 6th in my age group 30-34.
Ironman has been my passion for many years. I have competed in 9 full ironman events and its very fitting that taking part in Kona World Championship will be my 10th. If you are able to help out in any way financially, it would be very helpful, and greatly appreciated! I am fundraising to cover the following expenses:
Flights + Visas
Accommodation / House share
Bike Transportation Fees
Entry fee
Transport (Car hire) on the Island
Adhoc: Travel Insurance, Bike bag
Your donation and support is really valued and appreciated. Thank you for helping me to not only go an represent South Africa in Kona but also fulfil a lifelong dream of racing on the big island in Kona, Hawaii!
-- Migs --
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Athletes - IRONMAN African Championship
- Oct 13, 2019 - USD $ 33.82
- 'Tracking you currently Migsy. So proud my friend, do your best????????' - Greg
- Oct 10, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'All the best for the big day. We are behind you all the way!' - Pete and Guin
- Sep 26, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'Enjoy and love minute in Kona.' - Peter, Rose Nic and Ali Mills
- Sep 26, 2019 - USD $ 33.34
- 'Last stretch Migs and Ros! Gooood luck and safe travels!' - Maria Silverman
- Sep 24, 2019 - R 203.00
- 'The hard work is done, go out there, soak up the vibe and have a blast ' - Britt Hyland
- Sep 21, 2019 - R 102.82
- 'Rock and roll bud! ' - Sean Robson
- Sep 21, 2019 - R 102.82
- 'Love you Rozi Mozi ' - Nikki Kruger
- Sep 20, 2019 - R 205.64
- 'Behind you guys all the way????' - Sarah S.
- Sep 16, 2019 - R 507.50
- 'We’ll be tracking you all the way Migs! Have a fantastic experience!' - Dave and Tissa
- Sep 10, 2019 - R 205.64
- 'Migs, so inspired following your journey. Your hardwork holds my/our respect. Go enjoy the dream-come-true-day in Kona! Hero! ' - Brad Senekal
- Sep 08, 2019 - USD $ 303.91
- 'You guys inspire me everyday! To say that I am proud is an understatement. Go and show the world how Pac-Man likes to race xxxx' - ??????????????
- Aug 26, 2019 - USD $ 78.68
- 'Good luck!! Wish you the best from Barcelona!! :D' - Daniel Hossack
- Aug 13, 2019 - USD $ 32.68
- 'Good luck Migs' - Tim Merryweather
- Aug 13, 2019 - R 1 200.00
- 'Good luck Migs' - Gareth Price
- Aug 13, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'Good Luck Migs' - James McCallum
- Aug 12, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'Inspiration, every day. ' - Juliet
- Aug 01, 2019 - USD $ 282.45
- 'Migzie, you made it! I’m proud of you! You deserve it! Enjoy every second! My heart will be with you! Love you, my friend! ' - Aline Carvalho
- Jul 30, 2019 - R 110.00
- 'Good luck bro! No pain, no gain!!' - Brandon Hulley
- Jul 25, 2019 - R 203.00
- 'Go Migs Go!!! Thank you for inspiring us all!' - Lisa Pringle
- Jul 25, 2019 - R 203.00
- 'It's been inspiring watching your journey. Keep reaching for the stars! You are already a winner!' - Terry Deats
- Jul 25, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'Fat Cat! Wishing you all the best bud! Enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity. You got this!' - Dev and Jade
- Jul 23, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'Good Luck , great achievement ' - Ryan Faull
- Jul 12, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'I'm still waiting for my program numbnuts . . . Smash kona pal!!' - Joff Gouveris
- Jul 08, 2019 - USD $ 21.16
- 'Good luck Coach! You got this....' - Juliet
- Jul 08, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'Enjoy every second Migs!' - Welthagens
- Jul 05, 2019 - R 1 028.20
- 'For you Megs! You will rock Kona!' - Maria Silverman
- Jul 05, 2019 - R 203.00
- 'Good luck boytjie! Make us proud! ' - Ian
- Jul 05, 2019 - R 1 028.20
- 'Good luck brother bear. We all behind you' - Paulo
- Jul 05, 2019 - R 514.10
- 'Go get ‘em Migs!' - Ben Nortier
- Jul 03, 2019 - R 359.87
- 'A dream come true!' - Sarah
- Jul 02, 2019 - USD $ 35.38
- 'Let’s celebrate with Havaianas and Ovomaltine afterwards!' - Nato Amaral
- Jun 30, 2019 - USD $ 35.50
- 'Awesome effort my Unogwaja brother' - Andy Steele
- Jun 28, 2019 - R 1 028.20
- 'To my fellow Unogwaja: give it horns, buddy!' - Piet
- Jun 28, 2019 - R 257.05
- 'You better us this for a beer after the race :) ' - Bart
- Jun 27, 2019 - USD $ 21.09
- 'Make your dream come true! #believe ' - Jana
- Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 34.89
- 'Rock Hawaii, Migs!!! ' - Ricardo Almeida
- Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 34.89
- 'Let's Go Pac-Man!! :) :)' - Ros & Dyl Ferguson
- Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 34.89
- 'Migs for the win!!! Whoop whoop!' - Alistair Grant
- Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 13.96
- 'All the best Mugs xx' - Brenda
- Jun 26, 2019 - USD $ 69.78
- 'Migs you are the best we are right behind you Mate?????????????????????????????' - Ange and Pete Wiseman
Donations to date
R 38 800.33Fundraising target
R 100 000.00Funds raised offline
R 12 000.00DonateKona Slots Ironman South Africa 2019 Results
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Miguel Netto and I’m from Cape Town, South Africa.
For the past few years I have dedicated myself to qualify for the Ironman World Championships that takes place in Kona, Hawaii. On 7 April 2019, my lifelong dream finally became a reality as I earned my Kona slot to the start line on 12 October 2019. Participating in Ironman World Championships in Hawaii is extremely costly. Being located so far away and taking place on the most popular weekend of the year in Kona, flights and accommodation are extremely pricey and that’s why I need your support for this dream of mine and once in a life time opportunity.