New athletes

Information for New Athletes Participating in swimming, cycling, and running will provide you with the opportunity to build upon many valuable physical, emotional and social skills. The inclusive nature of triathlon is also an excellent way to boost your physical and mental health. Triathlon Distances In true multisport fashion, the sport of triathlon offers a […]

Q&A with Susie Ernsting; Race Director, IRONMAN podium athlete, and Board Member.

Q: Congratulations on your recent podium finish at Ironman California! Can you walk us through how race day unfolded for you? A: Thank you! The race went very well, although the course didn’t play to my strengths. I chose IRONMAN California because it fit with my event work schedule. The swim was downriver, which made it […]

Post pregnancy athlete research

We’re researching if women who’ve just given birth can use the beneficial effects of pregnancy to improve performance.    To date we’ve tested 6 new mothers ALL improved their VO2max and peak watts . We’re needing two more new mothers (or soon to be!) who were active before and during pregnancy who have a bike and […]

BC’s Olympic Athletes Ready To Make Some Noise At Paris 2024

Press Release courtesy of the Canadian Sport Institute-Pacific. Victoria, B.C. — The Paris Olympic Games begin in only two days and Team Canada is ready to show the world what they are made of and to hear the roar of the crowd cheering them on. Following the Tokyo Games, which did not feature live audiences […]

Performance Pathway with Provincial Team athlete James Sikich

We caught up with Junior Provincial Team athlete James Sikich, fresh off a European racing block and a 3rd place Junior in the Elite America’s Cup in Magog! TriBC: Congrats on your recent race performances! You placed 17th at the Europe Junior Cup in Holton, Netherland – Can you share a bit about that experience […]

Three Triathletes Named to Canadian Olympic Team for Paris 2024

TORONTO (June 17, 2024) – A trio of Canadian athletes replete with multi-sport games experience have been nominated by Triathlon Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee to swim, bike and run into the triathlon venue at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  The athletes are: Emy Legault (L’Île Perrot, Que.) Tyler Mislawchuk (Oak Bluff, Man.) Charles […]

NEW Age Group Series Launched for 2024!

AGE GROUP RACE SERIES The Triathlon BC Age Group Race Series is open to all members. Every sanctioned event on our race calendar can contribute to the Series ranking, allowing everyone to experience the thrill of participation and the joy of crossing the finish line. Members who participate in the Series are awarded points based […]

Sport BC Athlete of the Year Finalist – Melanie McQuaid

Sport BC has announced the finalists to be celebrated at the upcoming 56th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards taking place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The event, hosted by CBC’s Scott Russell, recognizes the province’s best in amateur sport including athletes, coaches, teams, and officials for outstanding performances in […]

Athlete Spotlight: Andrea Damiani

Congrats on your win in the Super Sprint Triathlon and in the Aquabike at World Triathlon Age-Group Championships in Pontevedra, Spain! Can you share a bit about that experience – What was race day like and how did your race unfold? My first race was the Super Sprint distance: 300m swim, 6.4km bike and 1.6km […]