Inaugural race attracts international field

Traditionally, Canada and the US have been known for their battles in the hockey arena, but on September 16th, the top American and Canadian women will go head to head at the Subaru Vancouver International Half Iron Triathlon. The event will be staged at the beautiful Spanish Banks and University of British Columbia Endowment Lands with the magnificent Vancouver city and mountain skyline serving as the backdrop. Athletes from the Brazil, Germany, the US, and across Canada have confirmed their participation in this inaugural race, which marks the third and final stop of the Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series.

Linsey Corbin from Montana will headline a very strong field of international women. Corbin showed she is a champion earlier this year with a victory at the 70.3 Half Ironman in Baha, Mexico. Canadian Sarah Gross (Calgary) who just picked up the silver medal at Ironman Canada on August 26th, will try to make it a Canadian victory on her native soil. Also looking for the podium will be Bree Wee, from Kona, Hawaii, who was 3rd at Honu 70.3 Half Ironman, and local Vancouver favourite, Christina Fletcher, 3rd place finisher at Ironman Canada 2005. The competitors will be using the Subaru Vancouver International Half Iron as a preparation race for the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii set to take place October 13th.

In the men’s division, Chris Brown of Calgary, who was the 3rd place professional at Ironman Canada, will face local Craig Costantino, a former member of the National Duathlon Team, and Trevor Williams of Calgary, the 2007 Prestige Half Iron Champion.

For more information on the race please visit www.lifesport.ca and for further media information, please contact Carlee Howell at Carlee@lifesport.ca