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Carla van Huyssteen

Lives Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal

Profession Physiotherapist

Born Johannesburg

Age 33 Height 1.61m

Weight 52kg

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carlavanhuyssteen.blogspot.com

She claims to be a born sprinter, but her domination of the Mountain Challenge Series in the Cape, and podium at her first-ever Otter African Trail Run, betrays delight in hours spent running.

"I have an adventurous spirit, a compassionate soul," says Carla van Huyssteen – physiotherapist, multisport athlete, and casual surfer.

Life is too short for one sport, but 2017 was Carla's year of trails. Beginning in provincial hockey, and spanning obstacle course racing, internationally competitive triathlon, and mountain biking, her life has

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