Top 10 Sport Events(Namibia)

Best Endurance Sport Events Synced With The South Western African Climate

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The list we will go through today has extremely hard endurance sports from around the world that are way more difficult to complete in Namibia then elsewhere we followed some of them up with reasons why they are this difficult and where they are held this competitions are open to anyone even if they are commonly extreme and harsh the list runs as usual from most to least.

1.FNB Sandman Triathlon(Triathlon)

The Sandman Triathlon is held in Swakopmund the cold misty coastal town west of the capital what makes this Triathlon hard is the cold waters the athletes have to be endure mixed with the misty weather that makes for a difficult breathing the body has to adapt to different temperatures and elements as quickly as it can although the air is crystal clear it has a significant drag on the athletes pace high fitness and athleticism is required to ace the opsticals and most of eveningspetitors are locals and well adapted to this harsh climate.

2.Nedbank Desert Dash(Mountain Biking)

The Namib desert can reach scorching temperatures and they are forever climaxing only cooling off in the evenings with little vegetation to even out those elements.you have to be on the alert for any poisonous varmint unlike the inlands the Desert has the most poisonous reptiles and insects you have to complete this demanding race as fast as you can before the surrounding climate takes its toil, the ridges and valleys you're going to be manoeuvering around are armed with thorny bushes and hedgerow and rocks sharp as kitchen knives that would scar if you are a clumsy biker.

3.Pick n Pay Cycle Classic(Cycling)

The Cycle Classic is held in the capital which has more opsticals of its own that you have to be on the lookout for first being the unpredictable drivers that are uneducated on behaviour when approaching cyclist note Namibia has one of the highest accidents in comparison to it's population then there are those stalking sidewalk hooligans and thugs always looking to prey on the vulnerable,then you have the scorching heat filled with the dry dusty climate mixed down with unpredictable weather changes the high altitude,hills valleys and ridges.90 degree turns matched by highly competitive athletes from all over the world this might be one more of the most dangerous,physically and mentally challenging cycling race you might will encounter if you weigh out all the con's asking just about every survival instinct your body has.

4.Koës Pan Rally(Endurance MotoX)

The Endurance rider has some challenges of his own in Namibia a racing platform that equals or surpass the Dakar rally stage in North Africa the climate and the terrain are exactly the same but with a twist the wildlife populations are a bit higher in Namibia precautions to the drivers livestock farming is widely practiced in industrial levels, private land is guarded with extreme pregituce, bush encroachment is on its highest,the dust is dense and can stay elevated for longer than it does in the Arab world,ridges and valleys are aplenty rain can make for different tyre grip in smaller intervals in any terrain changes often slippery and could often be nail gripping.

5.Old Mutual Victory Race(Marathon)

The race has been controversial in its form of safety some runners argue that not enough safety is made for runners despite no reports of any incidents, the distant water intervals the disobedient drivers and event management, although competitors arrive in numbers the Windhoek roads are arguably acceptable in comparison to the majority of the continent but some controversy still surrounds it's usage,driver discipline and upgradeable state,this marathon has some though stages in it despite it's surround set,the pace is high it's more down hill than anything with some sudden 90 degree turns and excessive uphill battles else its misleading competitors personal running records its a more tricky run than most the conditions can be cooler in the morning escalading to extremely scorching and dying down at dusk.

6.Fish River Marathon & Cycle(Duathlon)

One of the toughest races in Namibia held in the second largest canyon in the world and largest in Africa most of the running takes place close to it's banks it's a personal endeavor the stage in the middle of nowhere and you are at the mercy of nature and time both blasting challenges at you on unpredictable intervals best and only way out is to finish the task at hand it cost money and time to geannually and you want to finish it the you can the terrain is rough temperatures forever souring dangers are stereotype in any survival quest.

7.Pointbreak Open Water Swim(Wide Water Swimming)

This challenge is forced by cold elements the harsh cold current that flows from the Antarctic, ruthless pounding waves,murky waters due to wild sea weed encroachment,misty air and often drizzling rains and ungaurded shorelines with dangerous marine life including the notorious Great Whites and Orcas are just few of the obstacles you are faced with on this challenge the competition is focused and hungrier than most,this is a challenge for the extreme survival men or women,when you hit the water the rest of the world shuts down you have a time to beat and you are at the mercy of the elements.

8.Spar National Triathlon Championships(Triathlon)

Sponsored and hosted by a local Wholesale/Retail chain it is a migratory Triathlon taking on all types of climates around the country from severely hot to mild and extreme. athletes come from all over the world to take on unpredictable and tough terrains trying to power through this races for pride and personal records some preparing for major events set in arenas elsewhere Namibia has one of the unforgiving climate conditions of any in the region and athletes compete here to adjust for bigger stages and races like this one are breaking into the mainstream limelight.

9.Nedbank Cycle Challenge(Cycling)

This event was incepted a couple of years ago and hosted by a Bank of South African Origin and local cyclist use this arena to build tempo and adjust for bigger stages held in Windhoek annually the cons outweighs the pros the high heat accounts for most of the failure to complete the hills are steep and it's more uphill than even the pace is extremely high competition is fierce,loyalty is at its lowest all focused on finishing higher up the podium,the adrenaline rush is maddening the roads are more clearer on the day it's held even though local support is low to dry expectations are as high as any competition.

10.Total Tara Rally(Endurance AutoX)

The Tara rally is Namibia version of the Dakar open to competitors from its rough opsticals can range from sandy rocky and rare but not uncommon muddy terrains trying to beat times set by fellow drivers the event usually starts out as a small gathering of friendly motor sports enthusiasts just trying to enact events set elsewhere but suddenly escalates to raw competitive hostile work rates where supporters and racers engage in intense and professional outcomes with racers outstaging the event and it visibly small social arena.

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A little Honourable mention for the Namibian 24-hour Ultra Marathon(Marathon)that didn't make the list, this time round but still loved by many in this part of the world.

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