The Perth Triathlon has always been a long time favorite for Team Triumph. In fact, Kris Plant, race director, asked the participants who had done the race more than 15 times to stand up and yes, I was happy to say that I have done this race since my son was born 25 years ago! Kris and her team do a fantastic job at making 1st-time triathletes feel welcome. This race also gives the more seasoned triathletes a little healthy red lining competition! For some of us, it's a check to see that we can still do this race and at a good speed!
It was a very wet morning but you're wet when you come out of the pool anyway so no need to complain. Triathlon is an outdoor sport and sometimes you just have to TTFU, especially this season!
Congrats to everyone who participated this year and brought home the pie, cookies, and fudge!
Single Distance
Glen Paradis - 4th overall - 2nd in AG
Kris Plant - 2nd overall - 1st in AG
Stephane Chapados - 1st in AG (and a good lead on Julia this year! I'll get you next year Steph :)
Coach Julia - 4th overall - 2nd in AG
Darcy Yee - 3rd in AG
Harry Briggs - 3rd in AG
Rick Baird - 3rd in AG
Johanna Oehling - 1st in AG
Wally Archibald - completed his 1st triathlon!!!
Graham Archibald - Wally's son on the Queen's Tri team - 1st in AG
Double Distance
Anna Belanger - 3rd over 40
Dan Begin - 4th over 40
Lucie Villeneuve - 4th over 40
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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
