World Record-Setting Triathlon Win ‘Adds Icing to the Cake,’ Says BC Athlete

B.C. resident Shanda Hill has won her third double triathlon event, which was held recently in Mexico. Jacs Spence

Canada’s top ultra-triathlete Shanda Hill has set a new world record: the 41-year-old is the only person to ever finish three double-Deca races.

She clinched the unofficial title after racing more than 4,500 kilometres in the double-Deca triathlon in San Felipe, Mexico last week. Ms. Hill surpassed German Ronny Roesler to clinch first place, taking 26 days to complete the race. In total, she swam 76 kilometres, cycled 3,600 kilometres, and ran 844 kilometres.