The top times in both the men’s and women’s long course national championship races at Challenge Penticton were from local athletes.
Jeff Symonds recorded a time of 5:32:39 and Jen Annett came in at 6:13:39.
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“It’s amazing in itself, but to do it in your hometown is just incredible,” Symonds said.
Annett pulled away in the closing stages of the race to finish a full 32 seconds ahead of her closest competitor.
“This feels absolutely amazing! I had no idea I had that in me,” Annett said.
Both athletes can look forward to the ITU Multisport World Championships next August, which will also be held in Penticton.