Posted: November 23, 2007

Health and Fitness: 2 New Keynote Speakers for SSISA Convention

2007 Rugby World Cup Springbok coach and the man better known as the ‘human polar bear’ to present at Fitness Convention The Sports Science Institute of South Africa and Discovery Vitality are proud to announce that Jake White and Lewis Pugh are two additional keynote speakers for the 5th Discovery Vitality Fitness Convention. The convention takes place at the Vodaworld Conference Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, from 28 February – 1 March 2008 and provides a great networking opportunity to those in the Health, Fitness and Sports Industry. More information on the keynote speakers: Jake White On 20 October 2007, Jake White became the second Springbok coach to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy, as South Africa won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He was also named IRB coach of the year. White's rise to the top job in SA Rugby, was a journey of intense determination to succeed against all odds. In so doing, he became the first man to coach the Springboks for four successive seasons. Hear his story… Lewis Pugh In July 2007 Lewis became the first person to complete a long distance swim at the Geographic North Pole. The 1km swim, in a water temperature of - 1.7ºC, took 18 minutes and 50 seconds to complete. In twenty years, Lewis Pugh has pioneered more swims around famous landmarks than any other swimmer in history. Come and be truly inspired by an incredible presentation by a man known as the human polar bear, who swims with icebergs wearing nothing but a Speedo… Don’t miss these and other informative and inspiring presentations at the 5th Discovery Vitality Fitness Convention… Source: Sports Science Institute of South Africa Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest