Be Like Bruce triathlon, named in honour of Saskatoon triathlete Bruce Gordon who died from pancreatic cancer in 2017, was held for the final time on Saturday in Saskatoon.
Bruce Gordon’s wife Chris Gordon, left, and Be Like Bruce triathlon organizer Lacey Schroeder prepare for the start at Riversdale Pool in Saskatoon on June 8, 2024.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Be Like Bruce sprint triathlon, named in honour of Saskatoon triathlete Bruce Gordon who died from pancreatic cancer in 2017, was held for the final time on Saturday in Saskatoon. The sprint triathlon comprises a 500 metre swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run. Photojournalist Michele Berg was there:
Chris Gordon hugs an athlete as they finish their Be Like Bruce triathlon on Saturday.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Crossing the finish line at the 2024 Be Like Bruce Triathlon.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Just Tri-It running coach Leanne Klassen celebrates completing the Be Like Bruce triathlon.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Marina Wear crosses the finish line.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Marina Wear hugs Just Tri-It running coach Leanne Klassen after finishing the Be Like Bruce triathlon.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Leanne Klassen finishes her swim and heads to the bike.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Jenna Oakley finishes her swim and heads to the bike.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Athletes switch from swimming to biking during the Be Like Bruce triathlon.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Athletes swim during the first stage of the Be Like Bruce triathlon.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
The bike transition area.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Marina Wear on the cycle portion of the Be Like Bruce triathlon.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Athletes get ready for the Be Like Bruce triathlon on Saturday.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Spectators cheered on the swimmers.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Support for competitors was everywhere.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Athletes were all smiles before the start of the Be Like Bruce triathlon.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
The cycle leg of the Be Like Bruce triathlon was 20 km.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
A competitor on the 5 km run.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Awesome family support for competitors was everywhere.Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix