Siblings Lance (21) and Robyn (23) Kime are making their mark in The Unlimited Dusi Canoe Marathon 2013. Lance finished second in the men’s category and Robyn won the ladies’ race on day two of this epic three day stage race.
Both are civil engineering students at the University of Stellenbosch, where they paddle together for Maties Canoe Club. Born and raised in Pietermaritzburg, where their father worked in forestry and their mother taught swimming lessons, the two have always shared a close bond. Their love of the outdoors was fostered by the active family that often went hiking and mountain biking.
Lance, a former St Charles College pupil, started paddling at the age of 16 after watching his older sister Robyn compete as part of the Epworth High School team. Due to conflicting schedules, they don’t always train together, but both enjoy the excitement of river paddling and look set to secure podium positions in the 2013 race.
Lance finished fourth in last year’s race and has had a really good season leading up to the 2013 event. “I’ve finished on the podium in all the races that I entered as part of my Dusi preparation and after today I feel I have a good chance for a top three finish podium tomorrow,” said Lance.
Robyn has won the last three Dusi’s in a row, in both K1 and K2 and is hoping to make this her fourth consecutive victory. After shattering the stage records on the first two stages, she has definitely stamped her authority on the race and has a healthy sixteen minute lead going into the final day.
URL: http://www.dusi.co.za
Twitter:
Facebook:
YouTube:
Author: Christel Liebenberg from Peridot Communications. Originally distributed by MyPR.co.za.
No of Images Uploaded: Three
To gain access to Three image/s please Like, Tweet or +1 this article:
Images:
Paddling siblings Robyn and Lance Kime making their mark at The Unlimited Dusi 2013 Photographer: The Unlimited
Lance Kime finished second on the second day of the epic The Unlimited Dusi Canoe Marathon Photographer: The Unlimited
Leading lady after the second day of the 2013 The Unlimited Dusi canoe marathon – Robyn Kime in action. Photographer: The Unlimited
