Less then 40 days to go

There are less than 40 days left before Canada's top triathletes descend on Kelowna for the 29th annual Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon (August 19-21) to participate in the Canadian National Triathlon Championships, the ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup and the Western Canadian Youth Championships (12-15).

In addition to the triathlon events, Okanagan Masters Swim Club will also be hosting the FINA approved Kelowna Apple Open Water Swim Invitational.

The Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon is also a Qualifier for the2012 ITU World Championship Series Grand Final in Auckland, New Zealand, which is set to take place 18-22 October 2012. More details are available on TriCanada's website at http://triathloncanada.com/en/page.


Canada's golden girl and Edmonton native, Paula Findlay and Olympic champion Simon Whitfield, who has also won the national title nine times, were the 2010 Canadian National Championship Elite gold winners and also winners of the ITU Pan American Cup. The Junior Elite titles were won by Matt Sharpe of Victoria and Joanna Brown of Carp.


The 2010 Apple once again drew record participation of more than 1,800 entries. We expect to reach 2,000 event entries this year. This will require the support of more than 1,200 volunteer positions. We have already had a large number of people register for this and know that our loyal volunteers from previous years will once again step up to make this event not only possible,but a great Okanagan experience for all of our participants.


Make sure you register early as Sunday entrants will be limited to the first 1,200!

Visit our website at www.appletriathlon.com for more information on this outstanding national event which has a race and place for all!


Provided by Jeanette Hoft