Cancer warrior to tackle Midmar

Twelve-time surf ski world champion and cancer warrior Oscar Chalupsky will be taking on this weekend's aQuellé Midmar Mile alongside his 87-year-old father, Paul.

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Chalupsky, diagnosed with bone marrow cancer in 2019 and initially given six months to live, is defying the odds and inspiring others with his participation in the iconic open-water swim.

“I’m doing well health-wise,” said Chalupsky. “I’m on a new weekly treatment regime and training is going well.

“Though I’m down on power, I’m still pushing myself every day to keep training and stay strong.

“Here’s my simple formula: keep training, eat well, manage stress, and stay positive. That’s the key to achieving your goals.”

Chalupsky, who participated in the aQuellé Midmar Mile several times in his youth, easily convinced his father to join him.