| The Apple hosted the Canadian National Triathlon Championship for the first time in 1992. It was Simon Whitfield’s first national event (he won the first Olympic Gold in Sydney in 2000 and Silver in 2008). The Apple was awarded National Championships for Elite and Age Group participants for 2004/2005 and 2008-2010. It has been recognized as an International Triathlon Union (ITU) event since 2005. The ITU was founded in 1989 as the international governing body of the sport, with the chief goal being to put triathlon on the Olympic program.
In 2008, the Apple has the longest ever entrants’ lists – more than 1300 participants and 700+ community volunteers in 2008.
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| The Apple hosted the Canadian National Triathlon Championship for the first time in 1992. It was Simon Whitfield’s first national event (he won the first Olympic Gold in Sydney in 2000 and Silver in 2008).
The Apple was awarded National Championships for Elite and Age Group participants for 2004/2005 and 2008-2010. It has been recognized as an International Triathlon Union (ITU) event since 2005. The ITU was founded in 1989 as the international governing body of the sport, with the chief goal being to put triathlon on the Olympic program.
In 2009, the Apple had the longest ever entrants’ list – more than 1600 participants and 700+ community volunteers in 2009.
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To provide a world class sporting event, featuring races for every ability, age and experience level.
Give exposure to the Okanagan region and Kelowna by attracting a sports-oriented audience to the event.
To provide the community and sponsors with an opportunity to be active participants or supporters of the event.
The Vision of the Kelowna Apple Triathlon Society is to provide Canada with a high quality triathlon event, recognized nationally and internationally by the triathlon and sports community
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