As it is getting colder in the Okanagan (and yes, we already had some snow!) the Kelowna Apple Triathlon team is already working hard on the 2010 edition of the race. Once again we will be hosting the National Championships and promise another exciting event. Enjoy the off season, maybe a few weeks of easy or cross training (skate skiing works wonderfully!) and then get excited for the 2010 triathlon season!
Our website www.appletriathlon.com is open for registrations!
See you in Kelowna in August 2010.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Jeanne beats the boys over 5km
Kelowna,BC - Jeanne Carlsen of Calgary won the 5 kilometre Open Water Swim held as part of the Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon during the weekend. Carlsen finished the swim in one hour and six minutes, nearly a minute ahead of Brent Hobbs (1:07:12) of Kelowna. Third place went to Rod Craig of North Vancouver in 1:08:51. Carlsen’s husband Glenn took 4th position and Mike Stamhuis of Vernon came in 5th. The youngest competitor Nicholas Lupul (14-15) of Ottawa finished in a time of 1:18:38. The swim was sanctioned by FINA (the sport's governing body). In FINA Open Water events, swimmers are not permitted to wear wetsuits. The swim was completed by 25 swimmers.
Carlsen’s mom, Kaye McNamee (now Neale) was an Olympic swimmer from 1948 to 1952 in the 100 and 400 metres freestyle. ‘Butterfly wasn’t even invented then’, said Neale.
Following very choppy and windy conditions during the previous evening for the 1.5km event, Okanagan Lake was beautiful during the 5 kilometres. Said Hobbs “The swim was just beautiful. The temperature was refreshing and the water clean and clear. I cannot think of a more lovely spot for a swim race. This swimming venue is simply world class.”
According to FINA’s website there is a rapid expansion of open water swimming in recent years. It is now an official Olympic sport. ‘The sport has spread around the world and become associated with racing the waterways of many beautiful and exotic destinations. ‘ Kelowna definitely offers one of the most beautiful destinations for open water swimming.
The Open Water swims were arranged by Okanagan Masters Swim Club, one of the largest masters swim clubs in BC. The Club was also responsible for all arrangements around the swim legs of the triathlon events over the weekend. As safety is always the number one priority, lifeguards from the Kelowna Family Y and divers were close at hand to assist any swimmers experiencing problems. Eight swimmers had to be assisted during the weekend’s triathlon and open water swim events.
Carlsen’s mom, Kaye McNamee (now Neale) was an Olympic swimmer from 1948 to 1952 in the 100 and 400 metres freestyle. ‘Butterfly wasn’t even invented then’, said Neale.
Following very choppy and windy conditions during the previous evening for the 1.5km event, Okanagan Lake was beautiful during the 5 kilometres. Said Hobbs “The swim was just beautiful. The temperature was refreshing and the water clean and clear. I cannot think of a more lovely spot for a swim race. This swimming venue is simply world class.”
According to FINA’s website there is a rapid expansion of open water swimming in recent years. It is now an official Olympic sport. ‘The sport has spread around the world and become associated with racing the waterways of many beautiful and exotic destinations. ‘ Kelowna definitely offers one of the most beautiful destinations for open water swimming.
The Open Water swims were arranged by Okanagan Masters Swim Club, one of the largest masters swim clubs in BC. The Club was also responsible for all arrangements around the swim legs of the triathlon events over the weekend. As safety is always the number one priority, lifeguards from the Kelowna Family Y and divers were close at hand to assist any swimmers experiencing problems. Eight swimmers had to be assisted during the weekend’s triathlon and open water swim events.
Whitfield and Groves win 2009 National Championships and ITU Cup
Kelowna, BC – Lauren Groves and Simon Whitfield are the 2009 Canadian National Championship Elite gold winners and also winners of the ITU Pan American Premium Cup held in Kelowna this weekend. Whitfield was followed by Kyle Jones and Paul Tichelaar with 2008 winner Brent McMahon in fourth position.
In the Female Elite, Kathy Tremblay came in second after Groves with young Paula Findlay, winner of the 2008 double medal winner in the Junior Elite and Elite, in third position. Groves was first out of the water in a non-wetsuit swim. Groves and Tremblay stuck close together for most of the race with Groves pulling away from Tremblay with approximately 400 meters to go to the finish line. They proved stronger than Findlay in the run.
While Andrew McCartney had a very strong swim being out of the water nearly 40 seconds before Whitfield, he was caught in the cycle where there was strong teamwork between six of the lead pack. The break only came in the run with Whitfield showing his strength and pulling into a comfortable lead.
The rest of the race was really between Tichelaar, Jones and McMahon with a sprint finish between Tichelaar and Jones resulting in Jones finishing in point one of a second before Tichelaar. 25 Male Elites completed the race with 25 Canadians. The Female Elite saw 19 finishers with 17 Canadians.
The 2009 National Canadian Triathlon championships and ITU Pan American Premium Cup was hosted as part of the Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon this weekend, with athletes complimenting the challenging and well organized course and great support by volunteers and spectators from Kelowna.
In the U23 event Andrew McCartney placed first with, Jordan Bryden second and Andrew Yorke third. The female U23 was won by Paula Findlay, followed by Mirrielle Rodrique and Alexandra Coats.
Males
Simon Whitfield 1:53:31
Kyle Jones 1:53:49
Paul Tichelaar 1:53:49
Females
Lauren Groves 2:04:59
Kathy Tremblay 2:05:07
Paula Findlay (U23) 2:06:25
U23 Elite Males
Andrew McCartney 1:54:32
Jordan Bryden 1:58:43
Andrew Yorke 1:59:12
U 23 Elite Females
Paula Findlay 2:06:25
Mirrielle Rodrique 2:13:25
Alexandra Coates 2:15:17
For detailed results please visit the Apple Triathlon website on : http://www.appletriathlon.com/results-2009.php
In the Female Elite, Kathy Tremblay came in second after Groves with young Paula Findlay, winner of the 2008 double medal winner in the Junior Elite and Elite, in third position. Groves was first out of the water in a non-wetsuit swim. Groves and Tremblay stuck close together for most of the race with Groves pulling away from Tremblay with approximately 400 meters to go to the finish line. They proved stronger than Findlay in the run.
While Andrew McCartney had a very strong swim being out of the water nearly 40 seconds before Whitfield, he was caught in the cycle where there was strong teamwork between six of the lead pack. The break only came in the run with Whitfield showing his strength and pulling into a comfortable lead.
The rest of the race was really between Tichelaar, Jones and McMahon with a sprint finish between Tichelaar and Jones resulting in Jones finishing in point one of a second before Tichelaar. 25 Male Elites completed the race with 25 Canadians. The Female Elite saw 19 finishers with 17 Canadians.
The 2009 National Canadian Triathlon championships and ITU Pan American Premium Cup was hosted as part of the Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon this weekend, with athletes complimenting the challenging and well organized course and great support by volunteers and spectators from Kelowna.
In the U23 event Andrew McCartney placed first with, Jordan Bryden second and Andrew Yorke third. The female U23 was won by Paula Findlay, followed by Mirrielle Rodrique and Alexandra Coats.
Males
Simon Whitfield 1:53:31
Kyle Jones 1:53:49
Paul Tichelaar 1:53:49
Females
Lauren Groves 2:04:59
Kathy Tremblay 2:05:07
Paula Findlay (U23) 2:06:25
U23 Elite Males
Andrew McCartney 1:54:32
Jordan Bryden 1:58:43
Andrew Yorke 1:59:12
U 23 Elite Females
Paula Findlay 2:06:25
Mirrielle Rodrique 2:13:25
Alexandra Coates 2:15:17
For detailed results please visit the Apple Triathlon website on : http://www.appletriathlon.com/results-2009.php
Junior Elite Winners in the 2009 Canadian National Triathlon Championships
The Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon hosting the 2009 Canadian National Triathlon Championships continued in full force under ideal weather conditions in Kelowna today.
Eric Danielson of Lethbridge was the Junior Elite male winner and finished the 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run in 58.02. Competition was very strong with Lesser Carlos of Cancun in second place in 58.08. Third place went Pascal Begin-Nose of Vancouver in 1:00:28.
The female Junior Elite was won by Hilary Wille of Victoria in 51:44. Gabriela Bolanos was 2nd in 52.30 with Elsabet Lapointe 3rd in 54:55. Paula Findlay 2007 and 2008 winner in the female Junior Elite did not compete in the event this year. Wille had a great swim in 9:28 and was also fastest on the bike leg. Lapointe had the fastest run leg.
Hilary currently lives and trains in Victoria at the National Training Center. Prior to competing in the sport of triathlon, Hilary was one of the best junior national swimmers in Canada.
A great performance by all athletes.
Eric Danielson of Lethbridge was the Junior Elite male winner and finished the 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run in 58.02. Competition was very strong with Lesser Carlos of Cancun in second place in 58.08. Third place went Pascal Begin-Nose of Vancouver in 1:00:28.
The female Junior Elite was won by Hilary Wille of Victoria in 51:44. Gabriela Bolanos was 2nd in 52.30 with Elsabet Lapointe 3rd in 54:55. Paula Findlay 2007 and 2008 winner in the female Junior Elite did not compete in the event this year. Wille had a great swim in 9:28 and was also fastest on the bike leg. Lapointe had the fastest run leg.
Hilary currently lives and trains in Victoria at the National Training Center. Prior to competing in the sport of triathlon, Hilary was one of the best junior national swimmers in Canada.
A great performance by all athletes.
Apple inspiration with the Kids of Steel and Try-a-Tri
‘Kelownians’ came out tops in the men’s Try-a-Tri event at the Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon. Nearly 140 competitors completed the 300 m swim, 15 km bike, 3 km run in good spirit and sunny weather on Saturday morning.
Results were:
Males
1st: 45:40 Chris Beausoleil, Kelowna
2nd: 45:57 Jasper MacKenzie, Kelowna
3rd: 49:23 Steve Hilscher, Kelowna
Females
1st: 50:41 Katherine Holland, Langley
2nd: 51:14 Janet Slaney, Kelowna
3rd: 52:09 Terra Cochrane, Vancouver
The Kids of Steel showed their determination and endurance in the swim, bike and run event. Distances vary according to age groups.
In the girl’s age group 8-9 years Avery Movold of Prince Rupert finished first in 22:02 with Joshua Humphries of Winnipeg winning the boys 8-9 in 19:45. Boys Age group 10-11 was won by Sam Ogden of Victoria in 25:46 and Kelowna’s Kyra McNulty winning the girls in 26:11. Eric Evans of Victoria was the winner in the boys 12-13 section in 36:42 and Megan Kinghorn of Victoria in the girls in 37:03 . Winner for boys 14-15 was Connor Foreman of Victoria in 39:46 and Maya Munzar of Cobble Hill won the girl’s race n 43:14.
The 16-19 age group race of 750 m swim, 20 km bike and a 5 km run was won for the 2nd year in a row by Fraser Cashion of Port Coquitlam in 1:01:02 and Alexandra Stasiuk was first female in with 1:09:48.
The sunny and low to mid 20 Celsius temperature expected tomorrow (Sunday) offers ideal weather for the Age group Sprint and Olympic distances as well as the Elite races. The Age Group Sprints and Olympic distances start around 07:15am and the Female Elite race around 11:30 am. The Men’s Elite race starts at around 1:45pm from Tugboat beach. Final times are to be confirmed at Pre-Race meetings.
Results were:
Males
1st: 45:40 Chris Beausoleil, Kelowna
2nd: 45:57 Jasper MacKenzie, Kelowna
3rd: 49:23 Steve Hilscher, Kelowna
Females
1st: 50:41 Katherine Holland, Langley
2nd: 51:14 Janet Slaney, Kelowna
3rd: 52:09 Terra Cochrane, Vancouver
The Kids of Steel showed their determination and endurance in the swim, bike and run event. Distances vary according to age groups.
In the girl’s age group 8-9 years Avery Movold of Prince Rupert finished first in 22:02 with Joshua Humphries of Winnipeg winning the boys 8-9 in 19:45. Boys Age group 10-11 was won by Sam Ogden of Victoria in 25:46 and Kelowna’s Kyra McNulty winning the girls in 26:11. Eric Evans of Victoria was the winner in the boys 12-13 section in 36:42 and Megan Kinghorn of Victoria in the girls in 37:03 . Winner for boys 14-15 was Connor Foreman of Victoria in 39:46 and Maya Munzar of Cobble Hill won the girl’s race n 43:14.
The 16-19 age group race of 750 m swim, 20 km bike and a 5 km run was won for the 2nd year in a row by Fraser Cashion of Port Coquitlam in 1:01:02 and Alexandra Stasiuk was first female in with 1:09:48.
The sunny and low to mid 20 Celsius temperature expected tomorrow (Sunday) offers ideal weather for the Age group Sprint and Olympic distances as well as the Elite races. The Age Group Sprints and Olympic distances start around 07:15am and the Female Elite race around 11:30 am. The Men’s Elite race starts at around 1:45pm from Tugboat beach. Final times are to be confirmed at Pre-Race meetings.
Friday Results of the Aquathon and 1.5 Open Water Swim
Kelowna - The Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon got off to an unexpected windy start on Friday late afternoon with the Aquathon and 1.5km Open Water Swim. The very choppy and wavy conditions at Tugboat Beach on Okanagan Lake led race organizers, Okanagan Masters Swim Club, to change the swim course. Instead of doing larger loops, competitors completed circuits of 200 metres along the beach front. The conditions resulted in overall slower times for both the Aquathon and 1.5km Open Water Swim this year.
The Aquathon consisted of a 2.5km run, 1km swim and another 2.5km run. Running only for the second time as part of the Apple Triathlon, there was a good increase in competitor numbers with 23 men participating and 20 women.
The top three men were all in the age group 30-39 with Ynuk Bosse of Vancouver first in 33:21, Mike Coughlin of Sudbury in 35:12 and Joe Wessel of Kelowna in 35:28. In the women’s event, top triathlete and swimmer, Kari Bailey of Kelowna won in 38:02 (age group 40-49) with Karen Forsman (age group 20-29) 2nd in 39.35 and Jeanette Hoft (age group 40-49) of Kelowna 3rd in 40.10.
In the 1.5 Open Water swim, Kelowna sisters Kristina and Monique Kennedy had a tough battle not only against the waves but also amongst themselves. Kristina (age group 14-15) beat her younger sister Monique (age group -13) in a time of 23.16 with Monique coming 2nd with 23.43. Julie Veidt (age group 14-15) of Penticton was 3rd in 25.38.
In the last race of the day with the sun having gone down, the men faced even choppier conditions. Bryce Kananowicz (age group -13) of Liberty Lake conquered the men’s 1.5km Open Water Swim in a time of 21:14 with Mike McIntyre (age group 55-59) of Vernon 2nd in 25.56. Brendan Brooks (age group 18-19) came 3rd in 28.20. Mike is the father of Anders McIntyre, one of Canada's youngest swimming stars. At the age of 16, the Vernon native was the youngest qualifier for Canada’s 2009 World Championship Team that competed in Rome earlier this month.
Saturday will see the Kids of Steel races for age groups 8 - 19 and Try-a-Tri, for those taking up the swim-bike-run challenge for the first time. This year introduces the Apple Corporate Cup Triathlon. Saturday’s events also include the 5km FINA Open Water Swim and the Junior Elite Sprint for ages 16 - 19. The opening ceremony takes place at 7:00am with races starting at 7:15am at Tugboat Beach.
Thanks also to all who volunteered, especially after our call during the last couple of days. Without them this event would not be possible.
The Aquathon consisted of a 2.5km run, 1km swim and another 2.5km run. Running only for the second time as part of the Apple Triathlon, there was a good increase in competitor numbers with 23 men participating and 20 women.
The top three men were all in the age group 30-39 with Ynuk Bosse of Vancouver first in 33:21, Mike Coughlin of Sudbury in 35:12 and Joe Wessel of Kelowna in 35:28. In the women’s event, top triathlete and swimmer, Kari Bailey of Kelowna won in 38:02 (age group 40-49) with Karen Forsman (age group 20-29) 2nd in 39.35 and Jeanette Hoft (age group 40-49) of Kelowna 3rd in 40.10.
In the 1.5 Open Water swim, Kelowna sisters Kristina and Monique Kennedy had a tough battle not only against the waves but also amongst themselves. Kristina (age group 14-15) beat her younger sister Monique (age group -13) in a time of 23.16 with Monique coming 2nd with 23.43. Julie Veidt (age group 14-15) of Penticton was 3rd in 25.38.
In the last race of the day with the sun having gone down, the men faced even choppier conditions. Bryce Kananowicz (age group -13) of Liberty Lake conquered the men’s 1.5km Open Water Swim in a time of 21:14 with Mike McIntyre (age group 55-59) of Vernon 2nd in 25.56. Brendan Brooks (age group 18-19) came 3rd in 28.20. Mike is the father of Anders McIntyre, one of Canada's youngest swimming stars. At the age of 16, the Vernon native was the youngest qualifier for Canada’s 2009 World Championship Team that competed in Rome earlier this month.
Saturday will see the Kids of Steel races for age groups 8 - 19 and Try-a-Tri, for those taking up the swim-bike-run challenge for the first time. This year introduces the Apple Corporate Cup Triathlon. Saturday’s events also include the 5km FINA Open Water Swim and the Junior Elite Sprint for ages 16 - 19. The opening ceremony takes place at 7:00am with races starting at 7:15am at Tugboat Beach.
Thanks also to all who volunteered, especially after our call during the last couple of days. Without them this event would not be possible.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Wetsuit and Second Suit Rules
Please review the official Tri Canada and ITU rules regarding non-wetsuit swims and wearing a second suit in Age Group and Elite triathlons: Click here.
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