Help Zanta Conquer the World Stage

Help Zanta Lourens Represent South Africa at the 2026 OCR World Championships, Beijing 🇿🇦🏆

In just a few short months, Zanta Lourens has achieved what many athletes dream of. Starting her Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) journey in April 2026, she has already qualified to represent South Africa at the UIPM Obstacle World Championships in Beijing, China, from 2–6 September 2026.

This is a historic moment — Zanta will be part of the first-ever South African OCR team to compete on the world stage. She will proudly take on the 3km and 400m OCR races in the Under-17 age group, carrying the South African flag at the prestigious National Olympic Sports Centre in Beijing.

Zanta is no stranger to success. Already a national medalist in the 1500m and 2000m steeplechase, she has proven herself as a versatile athlete, combining endurance, speed, and technical skill. Her participation at OCR has been nothing short of remarkable — showing relen...