Four dedicated members from 14 Wing Greenwood proudly represented their units, the wing and the Atlantic region at the Canadian Armed Forces National Triathlon Championships in Quebec City June 26 to 29, competing in the June 28 sprint distance event with outstanding results.
Returning to the national stage were Master Warrant Officer Andrew Grove and Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Travis, both from 14 Air Maintenance Squadron, seasoned triathletes with a strong history of high performance in the sport. Their experience and competitive edge were on full display, with Grove finishing in an impressive 1:07, placing sixth overall out of 368 participants and second in his age group. Travis clocked in at 1:09, earning first in his age group and ninth overall, out of 368 competitors.
Joining them were first-time competitors Captain Adam O’Leary and Captain Madeleine O’Leary, both with 26 Canadian Forces Health Services. They qualified through a local time trial organized by PSP Greenwood, including a pool swim, a base cycling segment, and a run to the golf course. Despite having never competed in a triathlon before, both demonstrated exceptional fitness and determination. O’Leary recently achieved a Platinum level on her recent FORCE Test, underscoring her elite physical readiness.
Race day brought its own challenges. It was an overcast, cold and dreary day, with a downpour during the bike portion of the race. Cyclists had to navigate pooling water on the roads and exercise caution on sharp corners to avoid crashes, adding an extra layer of difficulty to an already demanding event.
Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding representation of 14 Wing and the Atlantic region on the national stage. These results reflect not only personal dedication, but also the strength of the fitness culture at 14 Wing. The athletes’ achievements are a testament to their hard work and the support of the local PSP staff, who helped prepare them for competition.
For information on local triathlon training opportunities, whether you are new or familiar with the sport, contact andrew.grove@forces.gc.ca
14 Wing triathletes’ results
In the sprint event, consisting of a 750-metre open water swim, 20-kilometre bike ride and five-kilometre run, all four athletes delivered strong performances:
- Captain Adam O’Leary: 1:21 – sixth of 20 in age group, 39th of 368 overall
- Captain Madeleine O’Leary: 1:34 – 15th of 41 in age group, 144th of 368 overall
- Master Warrant Officer Andrew Grove: 1:07 – second of 20 in age group, sixth of 368 overall
- Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Travis: 1:09 – first of nine in age group, ninth of 368 overall
