Athletes showcased on News Ottawa's platform and their achievements in Sunday's Ironman event
In the heart of Ottawa, athletes from around the world gathered for the Ironman Canada-Ottawa triathlon on Sunday. Among the competitors, several standout performances caught the attention of spectators and organisers alike.
Aliisa Heiskanen, a Gatineau resident, claimed the top spot among women with an impressive time of 9:32:41. Meanwhile, Luke Evans, a Carleton University graduate, finished first overall with a remarkable time of 8:40:22, making him the champion of the Ironman Canada-Ottawa 2022.
Other notable male finishers included Samuel Smith (13:11:10), Tyler Booth (11:37:43), Matthew O'Neill (11:09:40), Jonathan Hooper (13:05:01), Kieran Graham (11:39:33), and Olan Bradford (11:32:36).
The event attracted over 2,000 competitors, including Ottawa City Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, who completed the race with a time of 15:52:24. A group of family and friends also participated in memory of Sindy Hooper, who raised over $500,000 for cancer research at the Ottawa Hospital.
In a remarkable display of determination, Graeme Barber, an 82-year-old participant, completed the swim and bike portions of the race but did not finish the marathon. He swam for 1 hour, 55 minutes, and 12 seconds, biked for 8 hours, 32 minutes, and 19 seconds, and ran 17.9 kilometres in the marathon portion.
The results for all athletes can be found on the official Ironman website. For those interested in the 2026 Ironman Canada-Ottawa, registration is now open, scheduled to take place on Aug. 2, 2026. Priority registration will close on Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.
For those who want to stay updated on news related to the Ironman Canada-Ottawa and other events, daily newsletters and the News Ottawa app are available for download. The organisers remind that the 2025 Ironman sold out in just three months last year, so it's recommended to sign up promptly.
Jay Wilgar and Carolyn Park, who traveled from afar to take part in the Ironman, finished with impressive times of 12:08:59 and 12:08:48, respectively. Angela Hubber, who traveled from Burlington, completed the race with a time of 15:24:33.
Lastly, Jonathan Hooper, Chris Dobson, Mary Bellefeuille, and Alexandra McCabe (registered as Alexandra da Costa) shared their thoughts about Sindy's legacy during the event. The Ironman Canada-Ottawa 2022 was more than just a race; it was a celebration of resilience, determination, and the memory of those who have been affected by cancer.
A video highlighting the top performed athletes in the Ironman Canada-Ottawa 2022, including Aliisa Heiskanen, Luke Evans, Graeme Barber, and others, can be found on the official Ironman website. For those interested in staying updated on news related to the Ironman Canada-Ottawa and other sports events, the News Ottawa app offers daily newsletters.
