Quebec Maxime Leboeuf and Claude Godbout take first place

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ITU S3 Winter Triathlon World Cup a big success
Quebec Maxime Leboeuf and Claude Godbout take first place
Quebec City, Sunday, February 21, 2016 – The Québec ITU Winter Triathlon—this year
designated an S3 Winter Triathlon World Cup by the International Triathlon Union (ITU)—has
drawn to a festive conclusion with coronation of Quebec Maxime Leboeuf and Claude Godbout.
More than 25 Elite triathletes together with 89 age group category participants from seven
different countries gathered on Quebec City’s Plains of Abraham for the third annual running of
the event, a new ITU Winter Triathlon format featuring snowshoeing, skating, and cross country
skiing.
The ITU S3 Winter Triathlon World Cup was held as part of the MEC Québec Pentathlon des
neiges. The course—in magnificent natural surroundings offering a spectacular view of the
St. Lawrence River—included 5 km of snowshoeing, 11 km of skating, and 9.5 km of cross
country skiing. Elite participants (17 men and 8 women) had a maximum of 1 ½ hours to
complete the course. The first five men and women to cross the finish line shared in $8,000 of
prize money.
“We are proud to host the ITU Winter Triathlon World Cup as part of the Pentathlon des
neiges,” said François Calletta, Pentathlon Group producer and general manager. “It’s a highlevel competition that attracts elite athletes and is exciting to watch. A big ‘thank you’ to ITU for
the trust they placed in us. We’re really happy to bring this great sport to Quebec City.”
Elite Men’s Results
1.
Maxime Leboeuf, Canada (QC)
2.
Olivier Babineau, Canada (QC)
3.
Bruno Freudenreich, France
4.
Marc-André Bédard, Canada (QC)
5.
Ryan Kelly, États-Unis
6.
Jonathan Albon, Grande-Bretagne
7.
Dusan Simocko, Slovaquie
8.
Julien Lachance, Canada (QC)
9.
Fredrik Nylen, Suède
10.
Michel Jean, Canada (QC)
1:13:03
1:14:08
1:15:13
1:17:20
1:17:40
1:18:06
1:20:08
1:20:28
1:20:46
1:21:29
Elite Women’s Results
1.
Claude Godbout, Canada (QC)
2.
Annie Gervais, Canada (QC)
3.
Ariane Carrier, Canada (QC)
4.
Jenni Mattila, Finlande
5.
Jonna Pettersson, Suède
1:26:44
1:29:01
1:31:54
1:33:46
1:37:07
6.
7.
Marilaine Savard, Canada (QC)
Lubomira Kalinova, Slovaquie
1:37:59
1:41:14
In addition to the Elite category, the ITU Winter Triathlon World Cup featured two other
challenge events. The first—a Sprint competition—attracted 25 participants, most taking part
for the first time in a winter triathlon. A great way to learn about the sport!
The second—the Age Group competition—was held this morning. Over 85 amateur athletes (62
men and 27 women) gave it their best shot.
Men’s Combined Results, Age Group Competition
1.
Yves St-Louis, Lac Beauport
1:20:53
2.
Alexandre Boulé, Chicoutimi
1:24:26
3.
Keven Tremblay, Québec
1:26:20
4.
Patrick Levasseur, Lévis
1:27:15
5.
Govinda St-Pierre, Québec
1:28:10
6.
Jules Rancourt, St-Ferréol-les-Neiges 1:28:28
7.
Robert Leblanc, Lakefield
1:30:59
8.
Yannick De Ladurantaye, Québec
1:31:14
9.
Philippe Marchand, Rivière-du-Loup 1:31:16
10.
Eric Tremblay, Québec
1:31:26
Women’s Combined Results, Age Group Competition
1.
Clémence Trudel, Sherbrooke
1:40:42
2.
Isabelle Dumais, Lac Beauport
1:41:46
3.
Véronique Cormier, Québec
1:45:22
4.
Dominique Matteau, St-Bruno
1:46:05
5.
Line Fournier, Amqui
1:50:58
6.
Marie-Pier Lagasse, Québec
1:53:28
7.
Geneviève Dutil, Bromont
1:53:43
8.
Mireille Dubé, Chambly
1:53:52
9.
Geneviève Trudel, Lévis
1:55:14
10.
Manon Paradis, Ste-Marie
1:59:04
More winter sports on the way
The Pentathlon des neiges continues until February 28, with some 5,750 participants competing
solo or in 2- to 5-member teams in five different disciplines: cycling, running, cross country
skiing, skating, and snowshoeing. It’s the perfect opportunity for families, children, and amateur
and elite athletes to discover and enjoy winter sports. Program: www.pentathlondesneiges.com
About the Pentathlon Group
The Pentathlon Group was founded in 2005 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing
innovative sporting events with broad appeal and impact to offer participants an exciting and
enriching experience. One of its flagship events is the Pentathlon des neiges, sanctioned by
Triathlon Québec and the Quebec Speedskating Federation. The Penthalon des neiges presented
by MEC is truly one of a kind. It is the biggest winter multisport event in the world. To complete
the Pentathlon des neiges, athletes must perform five sports in succession—cycling, running,
cross country skiing, skating, and snowshoeing—either solo, in tandem, or as part of a team. In
2014 the Pentathlon Group was the first in the world to present the International Triathlon
Union’s new format of winter triathlon—snowshoeing, skating, and cross country skiing.
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SOURCE:
INFORMATION:
Québec ITU Winter Triathlon
Pentathlon Group
Josée Massicotte
514-388-0169 or 514-915-0511/[email protected]