Rising open water star Connor Buck completely dominated the elite men’s race while Dutch swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal won the women's race at the 50th edition of the Midmar Mile. MidmarMile
Rising open water star Connor Buck completely dominated the elite men’s race, leading the South African charge yesterday, while Dutch swimmer Sharon van Rouwendaal lived up to the hype by winning a hard-fought women’s race at theBuck successfully defended the title he won last year, covering the full distance across Midmar Dam in 17 minutes, 39 seconds .
She held off challenges from teenager Tayla Dowie, who did well to earn the runner-up spot in 18:43, edging out American opponent Ashley Twitchell who ended third in 18:44.
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