South Africa tops medal table at UIPM World Championships

■ Mossel Bay played host to more than 1 600 athletes from 34 nations.

- Hugo Redelinghuys

South Africa delivered a commanding and emphatic performance at the UIPM 2025 Biathle, Triathle and Laser Run World Championships, finishing top of the medal table after six days of world-class competition from Monday to Saturday, 8 to 13 December.

Mossel Bay played host to more than 1 600 athletes from 34 nations. Racing across all UIPM age categories - from U9 through to masters 70+ - the championships thrilled spectators with tightly contested heats, dramatic sprint finishes and inspiring displays of athletic grit.

Despite the exceptionally high international standard, Team SA rose above the rest, topping the medal standings with outstanding numbers of gold, silver and bronze. Great Britain came in second and Egypt third. Official medal counts were not yet available at the time of going to press.