TEAM BENN: ERMIN VAN WYK*

*Ermin Van Wyk recently graduated from TEAM BENN when he signed a contract to ride professionally with a South African team. Read a recent press release on this achievement.

In his own words :
I am committed to my cycling on every level.
Personally, I am very confident and take responsibility when needed. I mix well with people from all backgrounds and cultures.

I have the ability to work hard under challenging circumstances and my goal is to become one of the best sportsmen in our country. I want to represent my country at the highest levels.

Selected Results:
1999
3rd - African Championships

2000-2001
various podium finishes at local races

2002
Member of the Namibian to u/16 Tour to Ermelo

2003
3rd - African Mountain Biking Championships
1st - Namibian National Marathon Championships
1st - Namibian National Road Championships (U/16 category)
nominated for the Namibian Junior Sportsman of the Year award

2004
3rd - African Mountain Bike Championships (junior category)
2nd - Namibian Mountain Bike Championships
32nd - World Mountain Biking Championships (junior category)
11th - Namibian Pick and Pay Cycle Classic

2005
2nd - Nedbank Cycle Tour (overall)
1st - Namibian Road National Championships (junior category)

2006
1st - Nedbank Cycle Challenge
2nd - Marathon Championships
3rd - South African Mountain Biking National Championships

2007
2nd - African Continental Championships (under 23 category)

About Team BEN Namibia:
Team BEN Namibia is a group of Namibia's top cyclists committed not only to developing the sport of bicycle racing in Namibia, but to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country. This new initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Embassy through a grant from the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Nucleus Health and Fitness Club and Bicycles for Humanity.