Kommetjie’s Timeon star of the show at SA Log and Deadlift Championships

fuad Esack|Published 7 months ago

Timeon Jansen van Rensburg delivered an outstanding performance, breaking his previous Africa record in the Log Press by lifting an incredible 105kg, surpassing his prior best of 90kg. His impressive feats continued with a remarkable 220kg in the deadlift, showcasing his dedication and strength.

Timeon Jansen van Rensburg, 17, a natural Strongman athlete, from Kommetjie, claimed victory in the South African Log and Deadlift Championships in the junior division (under-18) on Saturday July 27. The event, held in Worcester this past weekend, saw participants test their strength in the traditional deadlift and overhead log press.

In addition to the main events, a bonus challenge, the Silver Dollar Deadlift, was added for participants eager to further measure their strength. Timeon excelled in this gruelling test, finishing second after completing eight consecutive Silver Dollar Deadlifts increasing in weight up to a max of 320kg.