Sunday, August 25, 2024

Too Cold for the Ironman swim

Ironman in Penticton was a huge event for most of the last 30 years. A great economic generator for the local economy, and a traffic nightmare for locals. After a break, Ironman came back to Penticton on a 5 year contract that was affected by covid, and wildfire smoke. This morning, Okanagan Lake is cooler than the minimum 12C  required by World Triathlon, and Triathlon B.C. A disappointment for the athletes who have trained so long for this, but better than a lake full of people with hypothermia.

Next year, Ironman Canada will be in Ottawa.

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