South Africa

Culture up your tri vacation with these multisport × design collaborations.

Stellenbosch, South Africa is quickly becoming a travel destination of choice for triathletes.

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Marzaan shows off the latest swimwear trends in a bikini by B Swim

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Cape Town's Love Water Love is the ooh-la-la boutique brand for Bond girls everywhere. Inspired by colors, patterns, and textures, LWL designers have rolled out a flirtatious 2011 line that's meant to mix and match; choose from trendy prints, one-shoulder designs, mono-kinis, and suits with cut-outs to put together the perfect suit to show it off this summer.

At Agua Bendita, the difference is in the details … lots of details. Handmade in Colombia (of Spanish materials), Agua Bendita's line of boutique swimwear has flare to spare. Highlights for 2011 include animal prints, Earth tones, and embellishments galore. Consider it recovery wear for the week after Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico or, in this case, Ironman South Africa.

Chrissie Wellington forgot one crucial item in her suitcase for the Ironman South Africa race.

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This country has a rich history, unique beauty and a growing triathlon community.

Dan Hugo gives us his take on the local triathlon scene in his hometown of Stellenbosch, the best spots for training and where to find the best lunch buffet in town, just in time for this weekend’s Xterra South Africa race.

South Africa's Conrad Stoltz won the Xterra Buffelspoort triathlon in preparation for this weekend's Xterra South Africa Championship.