OUR ATHLETES

Bong'musa Mthembu

Long-distance Runner

Bong'musa Mthembu has won the Ultimate Human Race – Comrades Marathon – three times.

This ultra-marathon running extraordinaire also claimed the picturesque Two Oceans Ulta in 2019 and is the South African 100km record holder.

Bong'musa had twice medaled at the 100km World Championships, with Silver in 2016 and Bronze in 2018. 

Jaco van Gass

Adventurer, Speaker & World Champion Cyclist

Jaco is a member of the GB Para-Cycling team, competing internationally. He is a triple World Champion Road Cyclist.

In 2009 in Afghanistan, Jaco lost his left arm at the elbow, after sustaining life-threatening injuries, having been hit by an RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade).

He was a member of the record-breaking team of wounded soldiers to trek unsupported to the North Pole (joined by Prince Harry). He has also reached the summit of Alaska’s 6000m Mt Denali, among other peaks 

Grace Thek

Pro Triathlete & Physiotherapist

Nrglab pro triathlete Grace Thek is one of the latest in a long line of top Australian triathletes to emerge on the global triathlon racing scene.

In 2019, Grace placed 17th overall at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nice, France. She also achieved six podium finishes last year.

Grace carried form into 2020, placing 2nd at Ironman 70.3 Geelong and was crowned the Australian Long-Course Triathlon Champion before the global lockdown impacted racing.