{"id":152013,"date":"2025-05-25T14:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T12:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/?p=152013"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:58:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T08:58:38","slug":"ironman-spotlight-naor-lombard-tops-the-podium-at-sa-lifesaving-champs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/sport\/ironman-spotlight-naor-lombard-tops-the-podium-at-sa-lifesaving-champs\/","title":{"rendered":"Ironman Spotlight: Naor Lombard Tops the Podium at SA Lifesaving Champs!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Naor Lombard claimed the honour of being the highest point scorer in the Open Men\u2019s division at the 2025 South African Lifesaving Championships all while defending his title as the Ironman.<\/h2>\n

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Gqeberha, South Africa (25 May 2025) \u2014 <\/em>At just 20-years-old, Naor Lombard has realised a lifelong goal after he earned his place as the highest point scorer in the Open Men\u2019s division at the 2025 South African Lifesaving Championships.<\/p>\n

This was a season-best performance for the Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club and National Team athlete, and one that\u2019s come after dedicated training that included a full racing season in Australia.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing the highest point scorer has always been a goal of mine,\u201d shared Naor. \u201cI\u2019m stoked with the result\u2014but even more so with how much I\u2019ve improved over the season.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A standout moment saw Naor defend his title in the premier Ironman event. The Ironman event is notorious for the challenge it presents both physically and mentally.<\/p>\n

However, as Naor explains, the real difficulty lies not in the racing but in the training.<\/p>\n

Not one to refrain from giving others their flowers, Naor spotlighted the efforts of his Clifton teammates.<\/p>\n

\u201cClifton is like family. The senior boys had this energy that felt electric\u2014we pushed harder for each other, especially in the team events. I was racing even harder for the team than I was individually.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Other athletes he celebrated included Amica de Jager who recently made an incredible comeback.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Noar and Amica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cAmica is such a dedicated athlete and a positive person\u2014it\u2019s always special to share a podium with someone like that, especially when we\u2019re representing the same club and sponsor.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Looking ahead, Naor will continue to navigate life as a student-athlete; undertaking an elite training schedule, part-time work and his studies.<\/p>\n

The champ is also gearing up for biggies like the Coolangatta Gold, which also happens to be his favourite event.<\/p>\n

His advice to others is wise beyond his years:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest lessons come from your losses. Review your races. Figure out what went wrong. And always stay clear of distractions. Fun doesn\u2019t have to come at the cost of your goals.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sources: Christina Mallion\u00a0<\/em><\/h6>\n
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