IN PICS | Experience and youthful exuberance combine in Dusi canoe marathon

Youth and experience was the theme of the day at the 2024 Dusi Canoe marathon in Durban as veteran paddlers Andy Birkett and Abby Solms combined with the youthful exuberance of Matthew Fenn and Jessica Behn to win the men's and women's editions respectively.

Dirk van Den Berg and Alan Houston washing themselves after a swim in the uMngeni river. The pair took seventh position in the 2024 Dusi canoe marathon
Dirk van Den Berg and Alan Houston washing themselves after a swim in the uMngeni river. The pair took seventh position in the 2024 Dusi canoe marathon (SANDILE NDLOVU)

Youth and experience was the theme of the day at the 2024 Dusi Canoe marathon in Durban as veteran paddlers Andy Birkett and Abby Solms combined with the youthful exuberance of Matthew Fenn and Jessica Behn to win the men's and women's editions respectively.

TimesLIVE photojournalist Sandile Ndlovu was there to capture the action.

Andy Birkett and Msawenkosi Mtolo congratulate each other after finishing first and second in the Dusi canoe marathon.
Andy Birkett and Msawenkosi Mtolo congratulate each other after finishing first and second in the Dusi canoe marathon. (SANDILE NDLOVU)
Graeme 'Gudgie' Dixon competing in his 50th consecutive Dusi canoe marathon.
Graeme 'Gudgie' Dixon competing in his 50th consecutive Dusi canoe marathon. (SANDILE NDLOVU)
KZN MEC for sport, arts and culture Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba congratulates Andy Birkett on his win in the 2024 Dusi canoe marathon.
KZN MEC for sport, arts and culture Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba congratulates Andy Birkett on his win in the 2024 Dusi canoe marathon. (SANDILE NDLOVU)
Andy Birkett and Abby Solms celebrate after winning the men's and women's races in the 2024 Dusi canoe marathon
Andy Birkett and Abby Solms celebrate after winning the men's and women's races in the 2024 Dusi canoe marathon (SANDILE NDLOVU)
Youth and experience was the theme of the day at the 2024 Dusi Canoe marathon in Durban as veteran paddlers Andy Birkett and Abby Solms combined with the youthful exuberance of Matthew Fenn and Jessica Behn to win the men's and women's editions respectively.
Youth and experience was the theme of the day at the 2024 Dusi Canoe marathon in Durban as veteran paddlers Andy Birkett and Abby Solms combined with the youthful exuberance of Matthew Fenn and Jessica Behn to win the men's and women's editions respectively. (SANDILE NDLOVU)
John Edmonds and Graeme 'Gudgie' Dixon who is doing his 50th consecutive Dusi marathon.
John Edmonds and Graeme 'Gudgie' Dixon who is doing his 50th consecutive Dusi marathon. (SANDILE NDLOVU)
Abby Solms and Jessica Behn celebrate after winning the 2024 Dusi Canoe Marathon.
Abby Solms and Jessica Behn celebrate after winning the 2024 Dusi Canoe Marathon. (SANDILE NDLOVU)
KZN MEC for sport, arts and culture Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba congratulates Andy Birkett and Matthew Fenn on their win.
KZN MEC for sport, arts and culture Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba congratulates Andy Birkett and Matthew Fenn on their win. (SANDILE NDLOVU)
Andy Birkett and Matthew Fenn celebrate after winning the 2024 Dusi Canoe Marathon.
Andy Birkett and Matthew Fenn celebrate after winning the 2024 Dusi Canoe Marathon. (SANDILE NDLOVU)

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