09/04/2026
Toronto Island was a day of breaking surf, breakthroughs and broken personal records! πͺβ¨
π Lake ONTARIO showed us she doesnβt answer to anybody! The swim was a BIG challenge this year, with choppy water, strong waves, and a course adjustment closer to shore. But our athletes put their open-water training to the test and kept moving forward!
πͺ Krish took on his FIRST sprint triathlon, overcoming a challenging swim after starting with very little open-water experience. He completed his first tri in 1:54:15! Next goal? Keep building toward an Olympic-distance triathlon in 2027! π
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Rodrigo delivered another PB with a 1:14:07 finish and took 2nd in his age group! π₯
π₯ Hugo also had an incredible day, finishing in 1:09, setting a new course PB, taking 2nd in his age group and 6th overall! π Next up: Wasaga Beach!
πββοΈ Arika conquered her first sprint triathlon after only recently discovering open-water swimming. Despite the waves and strong current, she swam her fastest-ever 750m in 18 minutes and finished her first tri in 1:56! What a breakthrough! π
β€οΈ Sana went from not knowing how to swim just months ago to successfully completing her first open-water swim and first triathlon. A HUGE milestone!
π₯ Kate returned to the race where she completed her first-ever triathlon last year and tied for 2nd in her age group β proof of just how much can change in a year!
π₯ Adam & Ginny both improved their times and recorded PBs, despite feeling underprepared. Theyβre already looking ahead to Rose City and bigger goals in 2027!
π΄ Anne took on her first duathlon after learning to bike with Coach Kelvin, while continuing to work through her anxiety around open-water swimming. Her goal of completing a triathlon is still ahead β and Team Atomica will be there with her! π
π Stephanie also put her Atomica swim clinic and meet-up training to work, getting through the swim and improving on her previous triathlon times!
Weβre incredibly proud of every Atomica athlete who took on Toronto Island. πβ€οΈ
Hereβs to the waves, the breakthroughs, the finish lines, and everything still ahead! πππ΄π