The Triathlon BC Provincial Team and CSI-P carded athletes returned from a successful project to Quebec, where athletes competed in one or both the Magog and Montreal stops of the 2025 America’s Cup and Junior Cup circuit. Over the course of two weeks, BC athletes went head-to-head with top competition from across the continent, gaining valuable international race experience, and bringing home a string of standout results.

The project began in Magog with the Elite America’s Cup and Quebec Junior Cup on July 12th. In the junior women’s race, Brooke Rouselle delivered a commanding performance to take the win, matching her recent win at the USAT Pleasant Praries (story here). Narrowly missing out on the podium was Kahlen Anderson in 4th place, and close behind was Megan Johnston in 18th.  In the junior men’s event, Ethan Sagi stormed to a 3rd-place finish, matching his result from the USAT Pleasant Praries (Just like Brooke!). Sebastian Damian, 4x gold medallist from the BC Summer Games in 2024, made his national debut to post a top-10 result in 8th. Josiah Wilkinson, fresh off of his Europe racing project, came in 10th, and Nico Stockwell was just behind in 13th.

In the Elite America’s Cup event, several BC athletes stepped up to the challenge of a deep international field. In the women’s race, Sidney Clement placed 9th, while Emma Jean Neal crossed the line in 17th, both earning valuable points and experience. On the men’s side, Daniel Damian followed up on his strong early-season form with a solid 6th-place finish. Aiden Longcroft-Harris showed his strength with a 23rd place finish, with James Sikich (2024 Jr Worlds attendee) and Trevor Laupland gaining valuable international exposure, finishing 27th and 38th, respectively.

A week later, the team traveled to Montreal for another round of racing, this time with a fast course set on the Montreal F1 circuit. In the elite women’s field, Desirae Ridenour, 2024 National Champion, impressed with a hard-fought victory in the America’s Cup, showcasing her continued growth and consistency at the international level. Sidney Clement followed up wiht another strong showing in 10th, and Brooke Rouselle, racing up from the junior ranks, placed a solid 12th. Emma Jean Neal finished 23rd, while Kahlen Anderson gained valuable experience finishing 50th. On the men’s side, Daniel Damian battled through a competitive field to secure an impressive 5th-place finish. Aiden Longcroft-Harris came through in 31st place, with Trevor Laupland and James Sikich finishing a solid 38th and 44th, respectively.

Athletes across both events gained invaluable race reps and experience racing under pressure on unfamiliar courses, with a high level of competition from across North America. Beyond the results, the project provided an important development opportunity for BC athletes, allowing them to build on technical, tactical, and travel-related skills that are essential for long-term success in the sport.

The project was led by an outstanding coaching team: Steven Hewick, Kylie Acford, and Clint Lein, who brought a wealth of experience and support to ensure athletes were well-prepared, confident, and able to perform at their best across both race weekends.

The recent race at Montreal was an exciting affair especially for Tri BC supported athletes and BC athletes in general. I had 18 bib numbers on my “watch list” and I wasn’t disappointed in a single one of them.

The day before the race was witness to nearly 30 degree weather and staggering humidity – then warning level squalls swept the area but race morning, while a bit breezy, was a cooler (24) with a welcome drop in humidity.

The race course was self contained and a good one for spectators. I hope going forward to see Canadian athletes getting more opportunities to race in their own country. – Clint Lein

We are incredibly proud of how our athletes represented Triathlon BC on the national and international stage and grateful to our coaching team for their leadership and commitment. Projects like these play a critical role in athlete development and help build the foundation for future success at the highest levels of the sport.

Stay tuned for more updates as Team BC continues its summer racing campaign!