Here is Coach Gabi's 2025 Perth Triathlon Race Report:
This was my fourth year racing the Perth triathlon. It's a perfect blend of small town family-friendly vibes and competitive spirit, ideal for starting the summer race season. The unique format includes a 500m pool swim, 16km bike ride, and 3.5km run, all organized by volunteers and athletes with diverse experience levels. Despite this year's record-breaking cold at 7 degrees in June, the post-race potluck lunch featuring chillies, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods makes the event truly special. More people should experience it—it always delivers!"
Congrats Coach Gabi and Helen on your race results! 5th overall in the women and 2nd in your AG for Gabi! 4th in AG for Helen who is a fresh graduate from our Group Sprint Triathlon Program! Loving the new tri suits for 2025 with sleeves! I was sad to miss the Perth Triathlon this year but happy to miss that weather.
Coach Julia
A year ago I could only tread water and had not run since childhood. With the amazing Virtual Olympic course, support, guidance, and tips from of all the folks at Team Triumph I've ended the season with my first Olympic distance triathlon under my belt and am hooked! Really looking forward to the 2025 season and even to the hard work over the winter to prepare. Karen Houle
I wanted to let you know that the Perth triathlon was a great experience, I somehow placed third in my age group! What a supportive group of participants (including Team Triumph athletes), cheering bystanders and volunteers.
Thanks to your swim lessons, I learned the technical basics and gained confidence to get back in the pool after decades. And it was really special doing this with Ann Laidlaw, my bestie for many years. We did a couple of additional swims with Kevin and Team Triumph people, also a great way to continue learning and practicing good technical form.
I will continue with lane swimming and who knows, maybe there's another triathlon in my future!
I love the accountability and the structure of the Virtual 70.3 Half Ironman training program. I don't think I would have gotten this far without the program. The accountability is huge for me!
Deborah Jackman