Inspiring Athlete: Molly Fabe

Most 70 year olds will look at slowing down. But Molly Fabe is not your average 70 year old. A woman on a mission, Molly will participate in the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town's Super Sprint Duathlon on 10 February...

In 2016, Molly won an entry into the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town through Women's Health Magazine.

Despite the fact that she couldn't run, cycle or swim, she embraced the challenge and started training.

Mid-way through her training programme, she realised that she would not be able to comfortably participate in the swim, and transferred her entry to a Duathlon. 

"I resumed my training, but then my husband fell ill and was hospitalised. I eventually completed the Duathlon with a borrowed bicycle and positive attitude - my first multisport event - at 68 years of age!" 

Sadly, Molly's husband passed away at the end of October, leaving Molly in a dark void of depression.

"You could say I went into hibernation. I did nothing for 2017."

Fast-forward to 2019, and Molly is back! Now, at 70, Molly is preparing to participate in the Super Sprint Duathlon - this time with her own bicycle!

"My husband was my biggest motivator, and still is. His birthday is 14 February, so doing this race on 10 February will be a great way to honour his memory."

At 70 years old, Molly is the oldest person to participate in the Super Sprint Duathlon, and the oldest woman in the event. 

She is using this personal challenge as a platform to raise funds for the Cape Kidney Foundation. You can support her on https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/molly-duathalon-for-cape-kidney.