EXCLUSIVE: Mac Moleli shares how he kept his promise to a dying friend
Updated | By Jean-Mari Schmidt
'Carte Blanche' presenter Macfarlane Moleli has a pretty impressive CV but his latest accomplishment is his most meaningful to date.
The IRONMAN African Championship is one of the most famous and intense triathlons in the world.
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It consists of a 3.8km swim, 180km bike, and a 42.2km run.
While it definitely isn't something everyone might try in their lifetime, Mac Moleli found himself more determined than ever to not only start the race but to finish it.
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And it's all because of the promise he made to his dear friend André, who tragically lost his life after being hit by a negligent driver.
What started as a dying wish has turned into so much more.
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Take a listen as Mac shares the heartbreaking, inspiring, and touching story of how he became a triathlete:
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