BC Triathletes Shine at the World Championships in Wollongong
From October 15-19th, the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia welcomed hundreds of the world’s best amateur triathletes for the 2025 World Triathlon Age-Group Championships. Among them were dozens of proud BC athletes, representing Canada across Sprint, Standard, Aquabike and Mixed Relay events.
The event was part of the World Triathlon Championship Finals, featuring elite, para and age-group categories over five days of racing. From a surf-start swim in the Tasman Sea to technical bike laps through Wollongong’s coastal streets, the atmosphere was world-class — and BC athletes rose to the occasion.
Podium Performances and Top Results from BC Age Group Athletes
Suzanne Chandler – 🥇 1st, F50–54 AG Standard; 🥈 2nd, Mixed 200–239 AG Relay
Stephanie Brown – 🥈 2nd, Mixed 200–239 AG Relay; 4th, F55–59 AG Sprint
Chelsea Raymond – 5th, F40–44 AG Sprint; 10th, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay
Jillian Chown – 6th, F50–54 AG Aquabike
Luke Peters – 9th, M20–24 Open AG Standard
Scott Lear – 9th, M55–59 AG Aquabike
Emily Lorimer – 9th, Mixed 80–119 AG Relay; 20th, F30–34 AG Standard
Coen McMurray – 9th, Mixed 80–119 AG Relay; 48th, M16–19 Open AG Sprint
Brett McPhedran – 10th, M40–44 Open AG
Mike Archibald – 10th, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay; 66th, M50–54 Open AG Sprint
Chelsea Raymond – 10th, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay; 5th, F40–44 AG Sprint
Heather Noyes – 10th, F65–69 AG Aquabike; 41st, F60–64 AG Sprint
Duncan Andrews – 11th, M30–34 Open AG Sprint; 18th, M30–34 Open AG Standard
Graham Wood – 15th, M45–49 AG Aquabike; 57th, M45–49 AG Sprint; 31st, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay
Andrea Westcott – 15th, F65–69 AG Sprint; 17th, Mixed 240–279 AG Relay
Rebecca Psutka – 16th, F35–39 AG Sprint; 31st, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay
Devon Ulrich – 17th, Mixed 120–159 AG Relay; 36th, M35–39 AG Standard
Jenna Smith – 17th, Mixed 120–159 AG Relay; 41st, F35–39 AG Sprint
John C. Lee – 17th, Mixed 240–279 AG Relay; 26th, M65–69 AG Aquabike; 48th, M65–69 AG Sprint
Teresa Tomchak – 17th, Mixed 240–279 AG Relay; 40th, F50–54 AG Sprint; 45th, F50–54 AG Standard
Rose Aarrestad – 18th, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay; 27th, F55–59 AG Sprint
Danielle Bradley – 18th, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay; 21st, F55–59 AG Sprint
Sonya Huser – 19th, Mixed 120–159 AG Relay; 36th, F35–39 AG Sprint
Amelia Power – 20th, F35–39 AG Sprint
Danielle Bradley – 21st, F55–59 AG Sprint
Lewis Judd – 22nd, M35–39 Open AG Sprint
Melissa Sturko – 24th, F55–59 AG Aquabike
Thomas Hekl – 24th, M55–59 AG Aquabike; 50th, M55–59 AG Sprint
Julia Dinesen – 25th, F20–24 AG Standard; 37th, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay
Brad Burnett – 29th, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay; 72nd, M40–44 Open AG Sprint
Jamie Sawchuk – 30th, M60–64 Open AG Sprint
Mario Stocco – 31st, Mixed 200–239 AG Relay; 62nd, M50–54 Open AG Sprint
Joshua Tam – 31st, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay; 59th, M16–19 Open AG Sprint
Sandra Sukstorf – 31st, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay; 33rd, F60–64 AG Standard
Daniel Bouillon – 32nd, M65–69 Open AG Sprint
Dominique Eustace – 35th, F50–54 AG Sprint
Sonya Huser – 36th, F35–39 AG Sprint
Jody Deane – 37th, Mixed 160–199 AG Relay; 39th, F45–49 AG Standard
Heather Noyes – 41st, F60–64 AG Sprint
Jordan Edwards – 44th, M45–49 Open AG Sprint
Brenda Pasichnyk – 47th, F55–59 AG Sprint
David Dickson – 58th, M40–44 Open AG Sprint
Paul F. Townsend – 60th, M60–64 Open AG Sprint
Glenn van As – 76th, M60–64 Open AG Standard
Celebrating BC Performance
From relay teamwork to individual grit, BC’s showing in Wollongong demonstrated the strength and depth of our triathlon community. Each athlete earned the Maple Leaf on their suit through dedication and countless hours of preparation — and every finish represented Triathlon BC proudly.
Congratulations to all who raced, and thank you to coaches, families, and support crews who helped make this success possible.
