The 23-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., delivered a strong all-around performance, crossing the finish line one hour, one minute, and 12 seconds (1:01:12).

“I’m so excited. I didn’t expect this today so I’m over the moon,” said Howell. “I’m super excited to finish a long season with so many ups and downs on a good note.”

Competing over a 750-metre swim, 20-kilometre bike, and 5-kilometre run, Howell positioned herself among the leaders from the start.

She emerged from the water in third place, then surged to the front of the field during the bike leg, where she led the pack into second transition.

Exiting T2 just one second behind the leader, Howell held her composure throughout the final run leg where she pulled away from the field with Spain’s Miriam Casillas García. The two ran stride-for-stride until the final kilometre when the Spainiard dropped the Canuck.

Howell ran for her life until she hit the blue carpet when she and Casillas Garcia were both forced to serve 10-second penalties for dismount line violations coming off the bike.

Howell was still able to secure the bronze medal and her first podium on the World Triathlon Cup circuit.

“Unfortunately, I had a bit of confusion at the dismount line and got a penalty which cost me second place in the end. I saw on the first lap (of the run) I had the penalty. I was going to serve it at the end, and I did just as I was getting ready to sprint the last 50 metres,” said Howell. “I was hurting at the end when Miriam was putting some time into me. I was pretty worried but as soon as I was finished with the penalty I knew I had some time and would be okay.

“I was really happy with my run that kept me in podium contention until the end of the race.”

Spain’s Miriam Casillas García claimed the gold with a time of 1:01:03, while Jeanne Lehair of Luxembourg took silver in 1:01:09.

The result marks another promising step forward for the young Canadian, who continues to build experience and momentum on the international triathlon circuit.

Canada’s Emy Legault (L’Île Perrot, Que.), who represented Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games, was 12th at 1:02:22.

Martin Sobey (Charlottetown, P.E.I.) was tops in the men’s race, placing 14th at 55:21. Blake Harris (Sanford, Man.) was 44th; Liam Donnelly (Campbellville, Ont.), was 47th at 57:55; Victoria’s Clayton Hutchins was 48th at 57:56; and Pavlos Antoniades (Trois-Rivières, Que.) placed 54th at 59:38.

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The 29-year-old once again proved he’s amongst the world’s elite while racing at the front of the pack throughout the three Olympic distance disciplines to post a finishing time of 1:44:00 and finish ninth at World Championships for the second straight year.

“The streak of ninth – I don’t know if it is a blessing or a curse,” laughed Mislawchuk. “I am happy to be racing within 10 seconds of a medal. That is closer than I’ve ever been to a podium that late in a Grand Final race so I’m pretty happy with it.”

It was the fifth ninth the Oak Bluff, Man. resident has had in the last three years at a World Championships – Hamburg, Pontevedra, Paris, Torremolinos and now Wollongong.

Mislawchuk came out of the challenging 1.5-kilometre swim in 10th spot.

“It was pretty choppy, pretty technical,” he added. “The savviness of it played to my strength. It was hard to tell where you were, but it was a solid swim for me.”

Mislawchuk dug deep for the eight-lap technical and hilly bike course, climbing closer to the top of the pack to position himself well for the 10-kilometre run where he showcased his fitness matching strides with the world elite.

Mislawchuk was in good company with his Olympic teammate, Charles Paquet, also battling to a top 15 finish. The Port Cartier, Que. resident scrapped his way from back in the 52-man field after the swim to place 13th at 1:44:32.

“I managed to have quite a good race. That was one of the craziest swims I’ve ever done. The chop was big, so I was pretty dead after one leg on the swim,” said Paquet, who added he had limited training coming into the race after suffering a concussion just over a month ago. “I knew I didn’t have the training, so I tried to save my legs on the bike. It was so hard so I’m happy to finish where I am considering everything.”

Paquet, who was also 13th at the 2024 Olympics, conserved his legs in the large pack on the eight-lap bike course before making his mark over the five laps on the run where he picked up 15 spots on the field.

Australia’s Matthew Hauser was crowned World Champion with a time of 1:42:42. Spain’s David Cantero Del Camp stopped the clock at 1:43:15 for second place, while Italy’s Alessio Crociani snagged the bronze medal at 1:43:22.

Emy Legault was the lone Canadian woman to finish. The 2024 Olympian from L’Île Perrot, Que. placed 30th with a time of 2:02:22.

“It was really hard from the swim in the waves to a challenging bike course,” said Legault. “I had some trouble with a seized up back so the run was really challenging because I couldn’t breathe well. I just tried to find some rhythm and be patient. I knew at some point I would be able to catch up to some people. I did the best I could with what I was given today.”

Desirae Ridenour (Cowichan Bay, B.C.) did not finish.

Germany’s Lisa Tertsch was crowned the Queen of women’s triathlon, taking the tap with a time of 1:56:50. Italy’s Bianca Seregni finished 14 seconds back in the silver-medal position at 1:57:04. Emma Lombardi, of France, rounded out the women’s podium with a time of 1:57:16.

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The 28-year-old Calgarian battled to find his top gear throughout the triple sport sprint distance challenge, clocking a fourth-place time of 1:00:01.

“It wasn’t very good today. It just wasn’t my day. I didn’t have it in any of the disciplines,” said Daniel. “I felt like I was in pretty decent shape coming into this, but unfortunately it didn’t show. I gave it my best effort, but it wasn’t good enough to stay with the front guys. They were on it all day, and they are all deserving of where they placed.”

The six-time World Championship medallist was seventh out of the 750-metre swim. He climbed two positions throughout the 20-kilometre course before picking up one more spot on the field in the five-kilometre run.

American Chris Hammer was crowned World Champion in the men’s standing classification, breaking the tape with a time of 58:33. Australia’s Jack Howell was second at 59:01, while Germany’s Martin Schultz held on for the bronze medal with a time of 59:23.

Junior Canucks Put Up Strong Fight
Quebec’s Beatrice Filion led a pair of Canadian women into the top 20 of the Junior World Championship race.

Filion battled her way through the pack after coming out of the choppy surf in the middle of the field. The Candiac, Que. teen bolted out of second transition in 13th spot. She gained one more position before crossing the finish line in 12th at 1:06:02.

“I tried to go all out in the swim. People kept pushing me, and it was really hard,” said Filion after crossing the finish line in the blustery conditions. “On the bike, the first two laps were crazy hard. I stayed on the back of the pack and on the run, I gave it all I had to improve my position. It was so windy and hard today, but everyone had the same conditions. I’m happy with this race.”

Calgary’s Brooke Rousselle was rock solid in her first World Championship appearance after having began the sport just one year ago. The feisty 16-year-old, who trains with Triathlon B.C., progressed as the race went on, scrapping her way into 19th spot with a top-10 run time. Rousselle crossed the finish line with an overall time of 1:06:33.

“It got better as the disciplines went on. The swim was very rough. Nobody was giving room. Everyone was fighting for position,” said Rouselle, who leveraged her strong swimming background to navigate the high surf. “My bike pack wasn’t t working but I was trying my best to motivate them to work. On the run, I just told myself this is my ideal in these conditions, and I gave it my all. There were lots of lessons learned this week. I fought to the end so I’m proud of that.”

Lea Houart, of France, placed first with a time of 1:03:40. Hungary’s Fanni Szalai was second at 1:04:16, while Slovakia’s Diana Dunajska rounded out the junior women’s podium at 1:04:53.

Regina’s Henry Bristol was the top Canuck in the junior men’s race. Bristol posted a 21st-place time of 56:46.

“It started off pretty tough with the swim. I lost my goggles off the start, but I recovered well. I bridged up to the front pack on the first lap of the bike which was tough. I came into T2 in an okay position and ran the best that could,” said Bristol, who added they changed the swim course prior to the junior race. “It was a solid result but it was tough working hard in the heat all day.”

Leandra Binette, of Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska, Que., also held his own against the future triathlon stars. Binette placed 27th at 57:18. Robi Racine, of St-Paul, Que., did not finish.

Tristan Douche, of France, won the junior men’s title with a golden time of 55:41. Great Britain’s Alex Robin was second at 55:46, while Chile’s Ignacio Flores Arana stopped the clock at 55:49.

The World Championship races wrap up on Sunday in Australia when the men’s and women’s elite athletes toe the line.

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The 23-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., just north of Calgary, mixed it up with the fastest athletes in the U23 category to finish in 10th place with a time of 1:58:37.

“It wasn’t what I wanted but I fought to the end,” said Howell after battling the high surf and heavy winds. “I had a good start to the swim, but the first lap was pretty bad. I got pretty beat up. I managed to get out of the water in the top three and got onto the bike with three girls. We opened a 15 second gap in that first lap until we knew the large group would catch us.”

Howell, who is racing in her first year on the elite World Triathlon Championship Series circuit, settled into a large pack on the bike for the next seven laps which included navigating tight turns and a gnarly hill.

“I just wanted to stay safe in the corners with the wind, trying to get as low as possible, get a good draft and position myself well for the run,” added Howell.

She did just that, coming out of second transition in fifth spot where she ran with a group of seven girls for the first half of the 10-kilometre run course.

“On the run I felt pretty good in the first two laps and then I hit a wall,” she added. “I was disappointed, but it was what I was able to do on the day, so I’m just gonna learn from this and move on.”

Australia’s Richelle Hill won an epic sprint finish to take the gold medal with a time of 1:56:58 in the Olympic distance test. Italy’s Angelica Prestia was forced to settle for second at 1:57:00, while Hungary’s Angelica Prestia was third at 1:57:03.

Montreal’s Isla Britton was happy with her 21st place finish at the premier event on the World Triathlon calendar. Britton clocked in at 2:01:09.

“It was a mixed race today. I had the swim of my life. It was the first time I swam front pack and to do it at World Champs is pretty cool,” said Britton. “The bike was awesome. I love the course. It was pretty technical. The girls road well and it was hard. I got myself into a position to run well, but my quads had other ideas on the hilly course. It was a bit of a struggle to get to the finish but overall, I’m happy with my race.”

Regina’s Molly Lakustiak also cracked the top 25, placing 24th with a time of 2:01:39. Vancouver’s Sidney Clement was 29th at 2:02:5, while Kira Gupta Baltazar (Kleinburg, Ont.) did not finish.

Victoria’s Daniel Damian was the top Canadian in the men’s under 23 race. After coming out of second transition in 29th spot, Damian steadily worked his way through the field.

“It was a very tough swim. I didn’t have a great start, but I made up some places in the second lap of the swim and then just started picking off people from there,” said Damian of his first World Championships. “The bike was all about positioning and staying out of danger while trying to push the pace a little. Hopefully I can build on this experience.”

Blake Harris (Sanford, Man.) crossed the line in 43rd spot at 1:52:50. Quebec City’s Mathis Beaulieu was hunting down Canada’s first medal of the week racing well out front in the lead pack on the bike until he got tangled up in the group midway through the 40-kilometre test and crashed to the pavement.

“I was feeling really strong and was ready for this race. I had one of my best swims and was in the front pack with 12 guys. We had a decent lead, and I know I was one of the best runners in that group, so I was feeling really strong. Unfortunately, I crashed, but that is part of the game,” said Beaulieu. “I’m proud of myself. Today, I showed I’m not only a good runner, but a good swimmer and biker too. I’m really proud of the work I’ve done and the consistency I’ve shown this year. I’ll be back next year.”

Oliver Conway, of Great Britain, captured the World Championship crown with a time of 1:42:54. Hungary’s Marton Kropko was second at 1:44:33, while Italy’s Euan De Nigro rounded out the men’s U23 podium with a time of 1:44:46.

The Junior World Championship races are slated for Friday in Australia.

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“It was so cold,” Howell, laughing, says of that springtime ordeal in Drayton Valley.

But inspired by her mom Grace, a runner who had completed a couple of triathlons, the Grade 9 kid shivered through her first competition. Soon gaining an appreciation for the sport — in particular, the training and camaraderie — the Airdrie, Alta., native was sold.

Mathis Beaulieu tells a similar story.

Possessing incredible energy as a lad in Québec City, he had been devoted to soccer. But the prospect of chasing a ball for a club outfit and a school team didn’t appeal to him. When a buddy nudged him towards triathlon, he jumped — and learned on the fly.

There were laughs when Beaulieu showed up for a swimming session in big, baggy trunks. And he remembers his first race when, at the last minute, the opening stage was moved into a pool — a shift that required staggered starts. “It was weird.”

No matter. “I really liked it,” says Beaulieu. “After the first year, I fell in love with it. I stopped soccer a year after I started triathlon. Since then, I haven’t stopped.”

From those modest beginnings, here they are.

Youngsters still, Howell and Beaulieu are members of Team Canada at the 2025 World Triathlon Championships in Wollongong, Australia. They race Thursday over the Olympic distance — 1.5-kilometre swim, 40-kilometre bike, 10-kilometre run — in the U23 men’s and women’s showcases.

Consider them contenders.

“The performances that Mathis and Sophia have had in the World Triathlon Championship Series are indicative of athletes with medal potential,” says Dan Proulx, high-performance director of Triathlon Canada. “Right now, we’re up and coming. We have pretty good strength and depth, which is exciting. It’s something that’s been building over the last few years — the critical mass of really good athletes.”

Other Canadians competing in the U23 category — Isla Britton, Montreal; Daniel Damien, Victoria; Sidney Clement, Vancouver; Blake Harris, Sanford, Man.; Molly Lakustiak, Regina; and Kira Gupta Baltazar, Kleinburg, Ont.

The junior contingent, which races Friday, includes Beatrice Filion, Candiac, Que.; Brooke Rousselle, Calgary; Robi Racine, St-Paul, Que.; Leandre Binette, Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska, Que.; and Henry Bristol, Regina.

Saturday, Calgary’s Stefan Daniel chases the World Triathlon Para Championship crown, a title he’s bagged six times.

The elite event — featuring Tyler Mislawchuk, Oak Bluff, Man.; Charles Paquet, Port-Cartier, Que.; Emy Legault, L’Île Perrot, Que.; and Desirae Ridenour, Cowichan Bay, B.C. — is slated for Sunday.

“Obviously, we’ve had incredible history in the sport with athletes winning at the highest level,” says Proulx. “The progression we’re seeing now has been in the works for several years and it’s just coming to fruition.”

Howell and Beaulieu are blown away by their remarkable journeys, from tentative first steps to immersion in the international scene. During online chats last week, they nodded when the conversation turned to the 2028 Olympic Games — not as a far-flung dream, but as a legitimate target.

That’s how far they’ve come.

“It is crazy,” says Howell, 23. “I didn’t know any of this even existed. I had very little knowledge about how far I could go in the sport. It’s such an interesting pathway and everyone’s progress looks different. It’s pretty cool to think back to racing in Drayton Valley.”

Before this week’s event, she raced in China. From Australia, she’s bound for Chile. Beaulieu’s passport is equally tattered.

“Back when I was 13 years old, I would never have believed I could travel all over the world,” says Beaulieu, 21. “I did local races, provincial races, but I didn’t know how big it was.”

Well-seasoned now as full-time athletes, they have declared themselves ready for Thursday’s challenge.

Building on her 10^th place at last year’s World U23 Championship in Torremolinos, Spain — “I was in control of the race for a lot of it and I felt really strong”— Howell wants more. “Definitely shooting for top five, but not to say I’d be disappointed if I didn’t,” she says. “This year has been a lot of learning, my first year competing on the WTCS circuit. I’ve really had to be OK with not putting too much pressure on myself and just learning as much as I can. “

Beaulieu, meanwhile, draws confidence from his late-August showing — 13^th among elite men at the WTCS event in the French Riviera. There, despite having missed much of the 2024 campaign with a cranky knee, he stayed in the mix with the starry likes of England’s Alex Yee and New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde.

His goal this week? No surprise.

“I expect to win this race,” says Beaulieu. “There’s a lot of guys that are really fast this year, but I know with the training I’ve done I can take the top spot. But it’s the worlds — anything can happen.”

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Triathlon Canada named a group of 18 athletes (nine women and nine men) replete with a mix of veteran leadership and podium potential along with youthful energy and drive to wear the maple leaf at the biggest event in a non-Olympic or Paralympic season.

“We have assembled a unique group of athletes led by a talented group of high performers on the international stage, along with an inspired grouping of development athletes and their coaches who are determined to take on the world’s best,” said Dan Proulx, high-performance director, Triathlon Canada.

A medal-winning crop of one Paralympian and three Olympians will be counted on to lead a high-charged group of young Canucks in their podium pursuit.

Two-time Paralympic medallist, and six-time World Champion, Stefan Daniel (Calgary), will look to defend his World Championship title. The Calgarian seized his sixth World Triathlon Para Championship title one year ago in Spain – sweet redemptions after crashing to the pavement in the final hairpin turn on the bike course at the Paris 2024 Games.

Three experienced athletes rich with multi-sport games experience – Tyler Mislawchuk (Oak Bluff, Man.), Charles Paquet (Port-Cartier, Que.), and Emy Legault (L’Île Perrot, Que.) will headline a group of four Canadian triathletes who compete in the elite races.  They will be joined by Desirae Ridenour (Cowichan Bay, B.C.) who became the first Canadian in more than 10 years to win a World Cup triathlon this spring. Legault, Mislawchuk and Paquet all represented Canada at the 2024 Olympics.

“These five athletes are fiercely determined to continue this program’s tradition of excellence at the World Championships. They are squarely focused on performance every time they hit the start line,” added Proulx. “With this group of proven performers continuing to lead the way, we are also looking to see many of our development and junior level athletes gain value experience at the premier event this season.”

Triathlon Canada also named eight athletes from across the country who will compete in U23 racing.

U23 Women:                                         U23 Men
Sophia Howell (Airdrie, Alta.)                 Mathis Beaulieu (Québec City)
Isla Britton (Montreal)                            Daniel Damien (Victoria)
Sidney Clement (Vancouver)                 Blake Harris (Sanford, Man.)
Molly Lakustiak (Regina)
Kira Gupta Baltazar (Kleinburg, Ont.)

“This young group of athletes have proven they can deliver when it counts at all levels of their development pathway,” said Proulx. “This is also an extremely promising group of developing athletes who are equally determined to achieve their performance goals. It is our goal to work with our funding partners to ensure this group of athletes have the tools they require to succeed well beyond 2028.”

Five junior-level athletes will also get their first taste of World Championship experience.

Junior Women:
Beatrice Filion (Candiac, Que.)
Brooke Rousselle (Calgary)
Robi Racine (St-Paul, Que.)

Junior Men:
Leandre Binette (Saint-Christophe d’Arthabaska, Que.)
Henry Bristol (Regina)

Team Canada will also feature a contingent of 218 athletes who will head down under to compete in Age Group World Championship events for sprint and standard distances, aquabike and the mixed relay championship.

Schedule:
October 16
Age Group Standard Distance Championship
Age Group Standard Aquabike Championship
U23 Men’s Championship
U23 Women’s Championship

October 17
Age Group Sprint Distance Championship
Junior Men’s Championship
Junior Women’s Championship

October 18
Para Triathlon Championship
Junior and U23 Mixed Relay Championship

October 19
Age Group Mixed Relay Championship
Elite Women’s Championship Final
Elite Men’s Championship Final

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Triathlon Canada has inked a deal with sailfish – one of the top triathlon wetsuit brands in the world – as the organizations’ official aquatics partner through the 2028 season that will benefit the community at large. From those learning to swim, bike and run through to our nation’s elite, sailfish is driven to ensure all embrace the joy of outside activity while testing their personal limits and chasing their performance goals.

“Triathlon Canada and sailfish share a tradition of excellence that is rooted in performance and enjoyment”, said Phil Dunne, Chief Executive Officer, Triathlon Canada. “sailfish is a proven performer that will bring comfort and enjoyment of the sport to our passionate age group community while also providing Canada’s elite triathletes with a technological advantage over the competition in the water. We are thrilled to have sailfish join our team in an effort to ensure our athletes have access to the resources they need to achieve their training and competitive goals.”

Founded in 2007 by triathlon’s fastest swimmer, Jan Sibbersen, sailfish creates premium triathlon and open-water swim gear.

“We are proud to welcome Triathlon Canada to the sailfish family. Together, we want to work closely to play a part in the successes and positive experiences of Canadian athletes and empower the triathlon community”, said Jan Sibbersen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, sailfish.

sailfish Canada will be outfitting key members of both Triathlon Canada Elite and Age Group National Teams through to the 2028 season as well as providing discounts, educational workshops and equipment expertise to elite athletes and Triathlon Canada members.

“There are many pieces that make up the path to the podium or an individual’s goals when competing in triathlon. We recognize the importance of perfecting each one of these steps to provide our elite athletes with the opportunity to compete against the world’s best, or in supporting our age group community in achieving their personal goals,” added Dunne. “Triathlons cannot be won in the swim, but they definitely can be lost. sailfish will play a key role in helping Canadian triathletes charge into first transition as the leaders in their individual pursuit at races of all levels.”

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With the launch of our 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, our team at Triathlon Canada have begun the hard work to achieve the aspirational goals outlined within our strategic pillars:

• Elite Performance – Empowering Canadian athletes and coaches to reach the podium at the highest levels of international competition.
• Development Pathways – Building a robust, inclusive system that nurtures talent and unlocks potential at every stage of the journey.
• Community Foundations – Growing a safe, welcoming sport environment where everyone—of every age and ability—feels they belong.

You can view our strategic plan in full at this link – Triathlon Canada 2025-29 Strategic Plan

As we move into an exciting period for our sport in Canada, it is essential that we ensure our team has the continued capacity to lead on critical programs and events that supports the growth and quality of experience within our sport. These priorities include:

• Protecting our community by ensuring best-practice Safe Sport measures are always in place, giving athletes, coaches, and parents confidence in a safe sporting environment.
• Grow participation by expanding our new Kids & Youth programs, including 1-2-TRI-GO Canada! and Kids of K-OS, which will introduce the next generation to triathlon in fun and accessible ways.
• Elevate experiences for our National Age Group Team, providing greater year-round support as we prepare to host over 800 Canadian athletes on home soil at the 2027 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Edmonton.

After extensive consultation and deliberation, the Triathlon Canada team and Board of Directors has determined that now is the time to increase our annual membership fee to ensure we have the resources and capacity that will drive us forward in achieving our mission in the coming years. The current fee of $15 and $6 for adults and kids & youth respectively has been in place since 2018 and we are confident a modest increase will ensure the sustainability and growth of our services and programs into the future.

At the recent Triathlon Canada Annual General Meeting, the Triathlon Canada Board of Directors and Provincial Sport Organizations have approved the following increase to the Triathlon Canada Annual Membership Fee effective from October 1^st which, as always, will be incorporated into each Provincial Sport Organization’s annual membership:

• 2026 Season: $20 Adults / $8 Kids & Youth

This fee update is an investment in the future of triathlon in Canada and will contribute to building the capacity necessary to protect, support and inspire our community. By coming together to support this change, our community is ensuring that athletes today, and the generations to come, have access to safe, inspiring, and unforgettable triathlon experiences.

Thank you for standing with us as we build a stronger, more sustainable future for our sport.

Yours in sport,

Phil

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The 25-year-old battled to eighth spot in her first Olympic distance test, completing all three legs in a time of 1:53:21.

“I’m super happy with my eighth place finish,” said Ridenour. “I still can’t believe what I was able to achieve and am just trying to soak it all in now!”

Ridenour, who burst into the 2025 season when she became the first Canadian in more than 10 years to win a World Cup triathlon, has never looked back turning in strong performances throughout the summer months.

That was no different on Friday in China. The Cowichan Bay resident was rock solid throughout the three-sport discipline test.

Seventh out of the 1.5-kilometre swim, Ridenour charged to the front of the pack where she remained throughout the eight lap ride on the Weihai streets.

Ridenour was third to hop off the bike into second transition, and wasted no time making her mark on the run. The soft-spoken Canuck charged onto the 10-kilometre run where she was leading the race for the first of the 10-kilometre race.

“I had a great swim, coming out only five seconds behind the leader. I was hoping for a breakaway on the bike, but unfortunately all the packs came together and we just rolled around on the course,” added Ridenour. “I positioned myself well coming into T2 and was able to lead out onto the run for the first kilometre. This was the farthest I’ve made it in my previous Olympic distance races, so I wasn’t sure what to expect for the remainder of it. I focused on staying in control, run my own pace for the 10 kilometres and tried to push it a bit at the end. It was pretty hot and humid on the course so pacing was very important.”

When the dust finally settled at the finish line, it was Great Britain’s Beth Potter breaking the tape in a time of 1:51:59. Germany’s Lisa Tertsch was second at 1:52:15, while Tanja Neubert – also of Germany – placed third at 1:52:19.

Two other Canadian women also matched strides with the world’s best in China. Sophia Howell, of Airdrie, Alta., locked up the final spot in the top-15 with a time of 1:54:47. Olympian Emy Legault (L’Île Perrot, Que.) was 17th at 1:55:30.

Martin Sobey also enjoyed a strong day for the Canadian men. The Charlottetown, P.E.I, resident took advantage of a solid run to claim 16th spot with a time of 1:41:58.

Switzerland’s Max Studer won the men’s race with a time of 1:40:03. Germany’s Henry Graf was second at 1:40:27, while American John Reed rounded out the men’s podium with a bronze-medal time of 1:40:35.

Ontario’s Liam Donnelly was 35th at 1:46:26.

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Vancouver’s Sidney Clement,  Ontario’s Daniel Epp along with Molly Lakustiak and Blake Harris from the prairies swam, pedaled, and ran their hearts out to the podium, completing their four combined legs in a time of 1:23:53.

Led by individual silver medallist, Sidney Clement, the young Canucks were in podium position from wire-to-wire. The 20-year-old Clement completed her opening leg in second spot against a talented group of frontrunners where she handed off to Daniel Epp who was able to hold onto third spot through this triple-sport test.

“It’s awesome. Everyone on the team did their jobs and it paid off today by winning the silver,” said Epp. “I had a small gap in my leg, but I did manage to keep the gaps small in front and pull more gaps on those behind us.”

Epp tagged off to Regina’s Molly Lakustiak for the penultimate leg. The feisty flatlander held her position while battling through the 300-metre swim, 6-kilometre bike and 1.5-kilometre run.

“It was really good. I was happy to get some redemption from the individual race that I wasn’t super happy about, so it was good to perform as a team and come back to get that silver medal,” said Lakustiak, who was eighth in Wednesday’s individual test.”

Lakustiak set up the final Canadian charge from Blake Harris. The Manitoban, who was fourth in the men’s individual race, was not going to let another podium chance slip through his fingers. The determined Canuck closed the gap on the bike heading into transition two and never looked back to secure the silver medal.

The Canadians finished 33 seconds behind a dominant American squad who captured the gold at 1:23:20. Mexico celebrated the bronze with a time 1:24:41.

This marks the first time Paraguay hosted a continental multi-sport event. The Junior Pan am Games bring together approximately 4,000 athletes from 41 countries across the Americas, competing in 28 sports.

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