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Namibia: Miller, Krugel-Greef Crowned 2024 National Champions

todayOctober 17, 2024 1

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Alex Miller and Anri Krugel-Greef were crowned the 2024 Nedbank Namibia National XCM champions last Saturday in Swakopmund.

A total of 85 riders participated in the competition, which took place at Habitat Life Centre in Swakopmund.

The winners earned rights to the cross-country marathon national jerseys, which means they will represent Namibia at international competitions in the 2025 cycling season.

In the men’s elite competition, defending champion Miller beat Kevin Lowe and Martin Freyer by coming home in three hours, six

minutes and fifty-six seconds (03:06:56).

Lowe and Freyer had to be separated by the split of a second after the two clocked 03:11:14 in a photo-finish, with Lowe winning second place and Freyer third place.

In the women’s elite competition, Krugel-Greef came in first place in a time of 03:45:16, followed by Nicola Fester in second place in a time of 04:22:05, with third place going to Anna-Mart Kruger, who finished in 04:23:17.

Speaking after the race, Miller expressed excitement about winning the marathon, saying he wanted to complete the 84-kilometre race in less than three hours.

“The competition was high, with strong riders on the day. I was able to get away early, and

managed to open the gap. I knew that nobody would catch up with me. The course was challenging, compared to the one for last year,” he said. He added that he was happy to win the national jersey for the second year running, and is looking forward to representing Namibia at international events.