
Rok Kerin Dominates Around The Bell Buoy In South Africa

Slovenian champion Rok Kerin showed his class when he won the Bell Buoy Challenge in cold and choppy conditions at the Nelson Mandela Bay Splash Festival in Port Elizabeth, South Africa today.
Kerin, who has swum all over the world in nearly every kind of condition and venue, utilized his navigational IQ in the 8 km race to win the R10,000 first prize with ease in 1:38:34.
“The conditions were great for a race such as this. I like [the 3-foot] waves – that’s the whole point of open water swimming.”
25-year-old Durban lifesaver Luke Nisbet completed the swim from Hobie Beach in 1:47:26 to finish second with local Michael Marais in third in 1:57:48.

“It’s my first time at the Bell Buoy – I didn’t expect it to be as tough,” said Dominique. “Nicole was on my heels throughout the race.”
“This is by far the toughest open-water race in the country,” said International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame representative Neville Smith.
Photos of Rok and Dominique by Richard Huggard, Snapz
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