Ukrainian Wins Subaru Ironman Canada
Victor Zyemtsev of the Ukraine and Meredith Kessler of the USA were winners of the 28th Annual Subaru Ironman Canada. This victory was the seventh for Zyemtsev and the first for Kessler. Zyemtsev finished ahead of Christian Brader and Stephan Vuckovic of Germany. Zyemtsev’s winning time was 8:32:28. Kiwi Kieran Doe and Canadian Tom Evans were within seconds of each over the first... Read More
Simon Whitfield to Defend Title at $1 million Hy-Vee Triathlon Race this Weekend
From CBC News – The prize purse may be fat and the field star-studded, but Simon Whitfield says that’s not what draws him to Sunday’s Hy-Vee Triathlon. “It’s certainly an important race, but it’s not as much to do with the prize money as it is to do with the fact that it’s a race everyone else wants to win too,” Whitfield said Thursday... Read More
XTC Squamish Race Cancelled
The following jusr released from the event organizers - “We are sad to announce the cancellation of the 2010 XTC Squamish event. Due to very low registration numbers we can’t go forward with the event. This will cause a major loss in money if we continue. Read More Read More
UBC Olympic Triathlon Results and Report
Results from the 2010 UBC Olympic Triathlon are now posted here. Almost 250 triathletes took part in the event which for the first time was held later in the year under sunny and warm conditions. For a good report from the event check out Jeremy Hopwood’s race report on his blog here. Read More
XTC Squamish Registration Opens Today with Special Discount
A special opening-day registration rate is in effect today only for the XTC Squamish off-road triathlon which takes place on Saturday, June 26th. If you register today you will receive the following: 2009 Rates – fees have been raised for 2010 but for today only you can register at the 2009 rates. Entry to win a free pair of Brooks Running Shoes. Read More Read More
Triathlon and Cycling Camps for Youth
A number of triathlon and cycling clinics geared towards youth are being offered in Victoria by the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence. The clinics focus on skill and technique development and are being taught by experienced coaches Kelly Guest and Houshang Amiri. For more information and to register visit PISE at www.piseworld.com. Clinic details included below: ==================================== Youth... Read More
Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series Announces New Race
From Get Out There Magazine – The Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series has announced a new race to next year’s lineup, in Banff National Park. The swim will take place in Two Jack Lake, the cycle will take place around the Minnewanka Loop, and the run will trek around the town of Banff and finish down famous Banff avenue. The event will take place on September 11th and... Read More
2009 Ironman Canada Race Writeups
Loreen Pindera – Conquering the Ironman: Never so tired, never felt so good – “Loreen Pindera, you are an Ironman.” As I was struggling to find it in me to make it up one more hill in the back half of the 42.2-kilometre marathon, I imagined that to be the sweetest line in the world… Triathlete Tim – IMC – It wasn’t pretty but I got... Read More
Recent Triathlon Writeups
Lifesport Westcoast Vancouver Sprint Triathlon Heather Hollman – The First Half Ironman Experience – Well, here I am, sitting on my couch and sipping on my hot almond milk, recovering from one of the most intense weekends of my life… Runninggunner – Lifesport Westcoast Vancouver Sprint Triathlon – Sunday was my first race of the season and after 4.5... Read More
Misc Race Reports from the Past Few Weeks…
Squamish Triathlon (Olympic distance triathlon held on July 5th in Squamish) FCH Life & Triathlon – SQUAMISH TRIATHLON Race Report – Olympic Distance – 05.07.09 Tri’n Fool – Squamish Tri (Relay) Whistler Running – Squamish Tri 2009 Triathlon of Compassion (Sprint Triathlon held on July 5th in Esquimalt) Mj’s Tri Blog – Tri of Compassion... Read More
Canada Triathlete Write-ups from the Hy-Vee ITU Triathlon Elite Cup
Following up from last weekend’s Hy-Vee ITU Triathlon Elite Cup, here are links to write-ups from Canada’s athletes which have been published so far: Simon Whitfield (winner of the men’s race) – and then that happened – well I’m home. and seeing Pippa launch herself at me for a hug when I arrived with “daddy daddy” was priceless.... Read More
Whitfield wins ITU Triathlon Elite Cup, Groves 3rd
From www.triathlon.org – Canadian Simon Whitfield’s renown sprint finish did not let him down today at the Hy-Vee ITU Triathlon Elite Cup. In what seemed like a replay from the Beijing Olympic Games, four men came into the finish straight together side by side: Whitfield, Germany’s Jan Frodeno, who was the man to pip Whitfield in Beijing, Australia’s Brad Kahlefeldt... Read More
Volunteers needed for 30th annual Self-Transcendence Triathlon/Duathlon
Volunteers are needed for the 30th Annual Self-Transcendence Triathlon/Duathlon that will take place Sunday, August 2, 2009 in Victoria, BC. As appreciation, all volunteers will recieve a technical shirt, water bottle and post race meal. Volunteers will also be eligible for draw prizes. If interested contact Patricia at 250-592-5355 or email info@scmt.ca. Read More
Kusam Klimb Results and Writeups
The Kusam Klimb trail running race took place this past weekend at Sayward, located on the north end of Vancouver Island. The Kusam Klimb is an epic endurance event and includes over 1500 meters of elevation gain over very challenging terrain. This year saw Shane Ruljancich, men’s winner from the past two years, head up again to Sayward to race the event and attempt a 3-peat.... Read More
Weekend Triathlon Results & Writeups
Results from yesterday’s Victoria Half Ironman are now posted: June 21 – Iron Mountain Triathlon, Maple Ridge, BC Olympic Overall | Relay Sprint Overall | Relay June 21 – New Balance Victoria International Half Iron Triathlon, Victoria, BC Half Iron Overall | Men | Women | Relay Sprint Overall | Men | Women | Relay Writeups will... Read More
2009 North Shore Triathlon Results and Writeups
Results from the event can be viewed here. NEW! Heather Hollman - North Shore Triathlon - Thankfully, lack of sleep and leg stiffness (from the 10 x 1km Run WO on Saturday morning and Crazy Doctor Dancing), didn’t seem to affect my race too much… NTC Development Squad - 2009 North Shore Triathlon Results – Congratulations to our North Shore racers…. Meyrick... Read More
Press Release from the PATCO race in Oklahoma City, May16th.
OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.A—Canada’s next generation of Olympic triathlon heroes stormed the podium by winning four medals in men’s and women’s races at the PATCO Triathlon Pan American Championships in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Saturday. Victoria’s Kyla Coates set the pace early in the junior race consisting of the 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike and five-kilometre run,... Read More
Volunteers Needed for the North Shore Spring Triathlon
The 20th Anniversary North Shore Spring Triathlon is coming up on Victoria Day Monday May 18th in and around Ron Andrews RecCentre in North Vancouver. Volunteers are needed in all areas of the race from package pick-up to lap counting on the pool deck. If you think you could spare a few hours, we’d really appreciate your support. If you have any FRIENDS or FAMILY who are able... Read More
Opening Race of the ITU World Championship Series this Weekend
In case you missed it, the opening race of the ITU World Championship Series is this weekend in Tongyeong, Korea. The women have already raced, with Canada’s Kirsten Sweetland and Laren Groves both posting top ten finished. Both have already posted reports from the race on their respective blogs: Kirsten Sweetland - WCS #1 done and done! - The first race of te series is... Read More
2009 Delta Triathlon Results
Results from the Delta Triathlon (April 25th) are now posted online and separted into the following three categories: Adults (Overall, Relay Teams) Youth (Overall, Relay Teams) Kids (Overall, Relay Teams) Congratulations to everybody who competed! Read More
