Abby Solms is a talented South African athlete, excelling in multiple disciplines such as paddling and marathon running. Her impressive achievements to-date include:
Paddling
• Dusi Canoe Marathon Winner 2016, 2017 & 2022 (Completed 15, 8 of which have been podium finishes)
• Drak Challenge; Record 9 wins in the womens division – the races most successful elite athlete
• Fish River Canoe Marathon wins x 7
• Berg River Canoe Marathon, Western Cape, x 2 wins
International
• Protea Colours for Flat Water Marathon ; Represented South Africa in 2008 in Czech Republic, 2010 in Spain and 2014 in Oklahoma City;USA
• Won the well known and prestigious Sella Decent in Spain in 2014
• Won the Avon Descent in Perth Australia 2012
Marathon Running
• Comrades Marathon 2022 – 7hr20, Silver Medal and 26th Female overall
• Prague Marathon, Czech Republic, personal best of 2hr57 as a novice
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