Emile Conrad has made South Africa blaze with pride thanks to his bronze win at the World Firefighter Games where he ranked in the top 20 of the World’s Toughest Firefighter Alive list!
Global (25 September 2024) — Representing the Garden Route and South Africa at the World Firefighter Games earlier this month was the ever-brave and famously fierce Emile Conrad.
At the games, held in Denmark this year, firefighters from around the world unite to harness their skills with medals and moments of victory in mind. The games welcome all kinds of heroes, including volunteer firefighters, full-time veterans, bush firefighters and military personnel amongst others, who all compete in different challenges from stair running to indoor rowing.
No stranger to the games or glory, Emile has won the title of South African Toughest Firefighter Alive numerous times before (he still holds the title) and has represented SA in the World Firefighting Games, too.
This year, Emile made South Africa blaze with pride thanks to his bronze win at the Games! Emile competed in the 40-44 age category and came hot in third, claiming bronze for his exceptional performance that also placed him in the top 20 of the World’s toughest Firefighter Alive ranking (he placed 14th!).
“By the grace of God and strength, I could improve on my personal best times and achieved one Gold medal in my age category, as well as being placed the third best overall of 2:57 for the 1000m row,” remarked Emile.
“The challenge demanded skill, strength, and endurance to push through against the best competitors in the World in a rapidly growing sport,” he shared.
The senior firefighter has returned home to an immensely proud country where he continues to inspire future generations of firefighters.
Sources: Garden Route District Municipality
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