Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Autumn 2007 | Page 8

NEWS

Subaru Ironman Canada’s 25th Anniversary
Although this year marks the silver anniversary of the running of Subaru Ironman
Canada, it really feels more like gold. As far as the sport is concerned, Subaru
Canada is truly in its golden years as a sponsor of this event because we are the
longest participating sponsor in the history of Ironman. Held in Penticton, BC, Subaru
Ironman Canada is well known for its picturesque scenery, challenging bike course
and enthusiastic volunteers. It is one of the most popular races on the Ironman circuit and repeatedly sells out
for the following year on the day after each race.
This year’s festivities and celebrations, held on August 26th, were even bigger and better
then ever. In honour of the 25th Anniversary, North America Sports (NAS) had increased
the number of participating athletes to over 2,400, making Subaru Ironman Canada host to
the largest ever single-wave swim start in the history of the sport. It was an exciting day to
say the least, with perfect racing conditions. The beautiful Okanagan Valley played host to
triathletes from all corners of the world competing for a $75,000 (Canadian) pro prize purse
and 80 qualifying spots for the 2007 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
Lisa Bentley and Kieran Doe claimed the 25th Subaru Ironman Canada titles.
Kieran Doe, 26, of New Zealand posted a time of 8:32:45 to claim his first Ironman
championship. Lisa Bentley took her third win at the Canadian event in a time of 9:41:01;
this also represented the 11th Ironman victory for the resident of Caledon, Ontario.
Want to learn more? Watch for the TSN’s broadcast of the event Saturday October 20th at
12 noon EST or check out the Subaru Ironman Canada Web site at www.ironman.ca

a new addition
Subaru is also proud to announce a new
addition to its expanding family of triathlon
sponsorships in Canada.
Subaru Canada has signed on as the
title sponsor of the newly created Subaru
West Coast Triathlon Series. The series is
comprised of three races that are held on the West Coast of Canada.
The three events are the Victoria International Half-Iron Triathlon at
Shawnigan Lake and the Sooke International Half-Iron Triathlon,
which both took place on Vancouver Island this summer, as well as
the Vancouver International Half-Iron that will be held in Vancouver on
the Lower Mainland this September.
The series is owned by Lifesport Coaching, headed up in part
by former Olympic, Commonwealth and Pan-Am Games coach,
Lance Watson. He has coached the likes of Subaru Ironman Canada
Champions Lisa Bentley and Jasper Blake, as well as Olympic
triathlon champion Simon Whitfield.
Subaru Canada is proud of its continued support of triathlon and
running in Canada and is committed to the support of athletes and
their efforts in the quest for healthy, active lifestyles. We are driven to
help grow athletes across Canada and the addition of our fourth race
series to our growing family gives Subaru a truly national presence in
triathlon and running.
For more information on the series, visit www.lifesport.ca

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For more information and
full season schedule visit:
www.trisportcanada.com

Date

Race

September 9/10

Owen Sound

September 22

Niagara on the Lake Duathlon

For more information and
full season schedule visit:
www.instride.ca

Date

Race

September 30

The Standard Run for the Grapes,
Cogeco Half Marathon & 5K

November 10

Casablanca Classic 8K & 2K