Donovan van Gelder has been competing in swimming, cycling, running and multisport events since 1986.


Some Professional Career highlights:

  • 2003 SA Duathlon Champion (10run/40ride/5run)

  • 2003 SA Powerman Champion (10run/60ride/10run)

  • 2003 Afriman Duathlon 3rd place (10run/60ride/10run)

  • 2001 SA Half Ironman winner (1.9swim/90ride/21.1run)

  • 2001 SA Ultra Triathlon silver medalist (3.2swim/120ride/32run)

  • 2001 SA Powerman 4th place (10run/60ride/10run)

  • 2001 SA Duathlon Championship bronze medalist (10run/40ride/5run)

  • 2000 SA Duathlon Championship 6th place (10run/40ride/5run)

  • 1998 SA Olympic squad Triathlon

  • 1997 EP Herald Road Race Classic 5th Elite (120km)

  • 1997 Tour of Durban 11th Elite (100km)

  • 1996 SA Elite Time Trial Championships 8th place (40km)

  • 1996 Graskop Tour 10th Elite (Road race + hill climb TT)

  • 1996 Kwa-zulu Natal Elite Road cycling champion (140km)

  • 1996 Kwa-zulu Natal Elite Time Trial champion (40km)

  • 1993 SA Duathlon Championships 7th place (5run/30ride/5run)

  • 1992 SA Triathlon Championships 4th place (1.5swim/40ride/10run)

  • 1991 SA Triathlon Championships 4th place (1.5swim/40ride/10run)

  • 1989 SA Duathlon Junior Championships bronze medalist (10run/40ride)

  • 1988 SA Triathlon Junior Championships silver medalist (0.8swim/20ride/5run)

As well as more than 200 individual race victories.
Raced in Holland, Belgium, Canada, USA and RSA
Selected for National Elite teams:

  • Triathlon

  • Duathlon

Selected for Provincial teams:

  • Triathlon

  • Duathlon

  • Cycling

  • X-country running

  • Modern Biathlon (swim/run).

Since the end of 2003, when not at his computer directing other people’s training and racing, Donovan still races competitively as a road cyclist and has achieved the following results:
2007
Overall race wins:

  • KZN Elite TT Champs

  • Blue Chip TT

  • Midlands Challenge and won KOM

Tours:

  • Third overall and 2nd Sub-vets in Panorama Tour (MP) including a 1st; two 2nd and a 3rd place finish on stages in the sub-vets and 3rd and 2nd overall on stages 1 and 4.

  • Third overall in the Midvaal Veteran’s Tour (GP) including a 1st and 3rd position on stages 3 and 4.

  • Second overall in the Midlands Veteran’s Tour (KZN) including 2nd place on stages 1; 2 and 4 and 2nd overall in the points and 3rd overall in the KOM competitions.

Veteran category wins:

  • 2nd Place SA Champs TT

  • 3rd Place SA Champs Road Race

  • Geoghegan Trophy

  • Bergville Challenge

  • Gateways Challenge

  • Jock Cycle Classic

  • Nandos Tour

25 podium finishes out of 38 starts

2006
Overall race wins:

  • KZN Elite TT Champs

  • M19 Hill Climb

  • Blue Chip TT

  • Howick Highlander

  • Wasp TT

  • Demoina Challenge

Tours:

  • Overall Victory in the Superwatt Veteran’s Tour (WP) and one stage win.

  • Third overall in the Liberty Veteran’s Tour (MP).

Veteran category wins:

  • Potgieter Trophy

  • Tour Durban Kermesse

  • Toti 69er

  • Jock Cycle Classic

  • Zululand Safari

  • Hops Challenge

  • Nandos Tour

  • Midmar Notts

22 podium finishes out of 39 starts

Formal education: Diploma in Fitness and Nutrition (Int.)
Experience: Coach / personal trainer to recreational competitors and SA Champions since 1991.

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