Magnus Ditlev produced a masterclass display to hold off world number one Marten Van Riel in a top-class start to the season.

"It's so important to have someone like Tony inspiring young people, and now more than ever," says Olympic hero.

Chloe Lane went from top three to outside the top 10 after a puncture but it could have been even worse but for some help.

Poor water quality meant it became a sprint duathlon and Matt Hauser and Nicole Van Der Kaay took the respective titles.

It's the first full-distance race of this year's IRONMAN Pro Series and plenty of big names are heading to Nelson Mandela Bay ...