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Lisa Bentley's third Subaru Ironman Canada title did not come with the apparent ease of her 2003 and 2004 Ironman Canada wins. At this year's Ironman Australia, Bentley suffered a lower leg injury that side-lined her run training for three months and threatened her chances of even competing in the race. Read the story »
Kieran Doe has been better known for his head full of flowing dread-locks and for his nick-name, "Doe Boy," than his triathlon exploits, but with his win at Subaru Ironman Canada he has established himself as a future star. Read the story »
With the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Subaru Ironman Canada this year, it was fitting that it was a Canadian sweep of the podium in the women's race Read the story »
It all started in 1983 when 26 athletes entered Lake Okanagan for the first Ironman distance race here in Penticton. Little did anyone know that time the race would develop to the point that there could be as many as 2500 athletes at the start line a quarter of a century later. Read the story »
Long known as one of the most talented athletes in the sport, Jasper Blake always seemed to be a bike ride away from an Ironman win. Today that bike ride appeared and when the 32-year-old finished the second leg of the race within six minutes of the lead it quickly became apparent that this was going to be his day. Read the story »
For many years Subaru Ironman Canada was the only Ironman triathlon in continental North America - that is no longer the case. So now with seven other Ironman Races on the North American schedule, how then does Subaru Ironman Canada remain one of the most popular races in the world? What is it that makes athletes line up the night after their race, sleep on the sidewalk so they can get a spot in next year's race? Read the story »
On a day that appeared to provide excellent race conditions, Subaru Ironman Canada became a battle of attrition, which was won by Chris Lieto and Karen Holloway. Read the story »
On Sunday August 28th the 23rd Subaru Ironman Canada will take place in Penticton, British Columbia. This event, consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and a 26.2-mile run is considered one of the most grueling tests of training and endurance. Read the story »
When the cannon called "Maranatha" fires at 7AM on the last Sunday before Labor Day, more than 2,000 athletes will embark on the long day that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon run in Penticton, British Columbia. Since it began as an "ultra-distance" event in 1983, Ironman Canada has been a popular fixture on the triathlon "map".
