South African Thomas van Tonder has made history after crossing 600 suspended monkey bars beneath the iconic Bloukrans Bridge in an incredible world-first achievement! Garden Route, South Africa (28…
The obstacle course racing world champion took on one of his biggest personal challenges yet, crossing 600 monkey bars beneath the Bloukrans Bridge arch in a test of strength. …
Lohan Swart and Iana Strydom make history as the inaugural winners of South Africa’s newest fitness challenge. Bloemfontein, South Africa (13 August 2026) – South Africa has two new…
After winning the inaugural event in 2025, the South African athlete returns to Texas to secure back-to-back men’s pro victories. San Antonio, USA (03 March 2026) – South Africa’s…
It’s CrossFit, but ranch-style and for the first time ever, a winner has claimed the title and that just happens to be South Africa’s Thomas van Tonder Fort Worth,…
Meet South African Thomas van Tonder – a guy who just climbed 90 metres up a rope as an official Guinness World Record!!! Johannesburg, South Africa (18 November 2020)…
Meet South African Thomas van Tonder – a guy who is planning to climb 90 metres up a rope as an official Guinness World Record! Johannesburg, South Africa (10…
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