Mariske Strauss | |
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Born | 16 May 1991 |
Nationality | South African |
Occupation | Cyclist |
Mariske Strauss (born 16 May 1991) is a South African cross-country mountain biker.[1][2]
Strauss wins the 4 day stage trace, Tankwa Trek with partner Candice Lill.[3]
Racing as Silverback Fairtree, Strauss teamed up with Swedish rider Jennie Stenerhag to win the 4 day Momentum Health Tankwa Trek presented by Biogen.[4] The duo also raced together at the 2019 ABSA Cape Epic.[5][6]
Strauss raced as a part of UCI World cup team, Silverback OMX Pro Team.[7] She won the South African Mountain Bike Cross-country championship.[8] Raced with Annie Last to finish 3rd overall on the podium at the ABSA Cape Epic[9]
Strauss crowned 2017 South African National Cross-country Champion at Mankele Mountain Bike Park.
In 2017 Strauss teamed up with Annie Last, for the ABSA Cape Epic and finished in 2nd place overall.[10]
She won South African National women's cross-country title at Thaba Trails, Gauteng.[1]