Canadian Junior Triathletes on Podium

Canadian Triathletes Blaze Trail to Podium at PATCO Junior Continental Championship Race in Mexico
May 22, 2010
http://www.triathloncanada.com/

IXTAPA, Mex.—Canada’s next generation of triathletes proved they remain one of the strongest in the world after battling through blazing heat to rack up three medals at the PATCO Junior Continental Championships in Ixtapa, Mexico on Saturday.

With high surf pounding onto Mexico’s shores forcing organizers to change the event to a duathlon, the young Canucks took advantage of their running legs to win gold and bronze in the women’s event, and silver in the junior men’s race.

Full article.

Official results now available on ITU site. Elites here. Juniors here.

Thanks to RTC Guelph for the following pics:
 

Pre-Race Team Photo

 

Junior Podium

(Gold: Joanna Brown, Silver: Ian Donald, Bronze: Christine Ridenour)

Aquathlon Results

The PTC Aquathlon was held May 2nd on a course that included a challenging trail run. Distances were 500m swim and 3.1km run. 19 athletes ages 14-19 competed. It was great to see a number of "first-timers" competing! Thanks to all the athletes and parents for coming out, and for our team of volunteers. As well a big thank you to our sponsors who generously supported the event and donated enough prizes so everyone won at least 2 draw prizes!! Sponsors included: TriBC, North Van Rec Commission, Atac Sportswear, Forerunners, Bean Around The World, Pacific Multisport, Steed Cycles and the Running Room.

Aquathlon Results

More races and training events may be announced shortly - stay tuned..

Video - 2009 National Junior Series

Highlights of the 2009 National Junior Series



link: http://video214.com/play/orfKt0zT3J4Ya3cOGQUZYw/s/dark?res=hq

Entry Form - Aquathlon Race

The Provincial Triathlon Centre Vancouver is hosting an Aquathlon (swim/run) race for 14-19 year olds on May 2 in North Vancouver.

Entry Form + race details

TriBC Membership Form

If you are not a TriBC member you need to fill out a TriBC Membership Form (included in entry fee).

Please let us know if you plan to register on race day so we can keep track of numbers - the field is limited in size so register early.

Aquathlon Race May 2

Just announced - Aquathlon Swim/Run race May 2nd in North Vancouver. Ages 14-19. 500m swim/3.2km run. More details and registration will be posted soon. Contact Mark (email below) with any questions.

2010 Teck National Junior Series

World XC Running Champs - Simon Bairu 13th

Congrats to Canadian Simon Bairu on finishing 13th in what some consider to be the most competitive running event in the World. Amazing to see how fast they run on a muddy course..