Barry Berg wins 2025 Ultraman Canada in South Okanagan, finishing first in all three stages of the intense three-day triathlon event.
Berg Claims First Place in All Stages
Barry Berg, a 58-year-old real estate agent from Vancouver, emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 Ultraman Canada triathlon, held July 25–27 in South Okanagan, British Columbia. Competing against seven other athletes from around the world, Berg was the first to finish each leg of the grueling three-day event.
Three Days, Three Disciplines, One Victor
The endurance competition began in Naramata on July 25 with a 10-kilometre swim and a 144-kilometre bike ride. On Day 2, athletes cycled 276 kilometres, followed by an 84.4-kilometre run on Day 3 that concluded at the Dale Meadows Sports Complex in Summerland. Berg completed the triathlon with a total time of 24 hours, 20 minutes, and 45 seconds.
Extreme Conditions Put Athletes to the Test
Though the weather on the final day was favourable, with temperatures in the low 20s Celsius, Berg noted that the double marathon run was the most demanding segment of the race. “A regular marathon can tire you out,” he said. “This distance, after two days of effort, really pushes your limits.”
Athletes From Four Nations Compete
This year’s Ultraman Canada attracted elite endurance athletes from Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Japan. Alongside Berg, competitors included:
- Rob Gibson (Canada, 62)
- Ramiro Gutierrez Piedra (Mexico, 58)
- Jenny Hayes (USA, 43)
- Naomichi Ide (Japan, 42)
- Fred Lambright (Canada, 55)
- Miku Ujita (Japan, 26)
- Lydia Walter (USA, 30)
Driven by Preparation and Endurance
Berg credited his success to extensive training and preparation. A seasoned triathlete, he has competed in Ironman Canada, the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, and previously won Ultraman Canada in 2021. “Endurance and agility are key, but preparation is what truly gets you across the finish line,” he said.
A Showcase of Global Athleticism
The 2025 Ultraman Canada not only highlighted Berg’s elite athleticism but also celebrated international participation and the spirit of human endurance. The South Okanagan’s scenic but challenging terrain offered a fitting backdrop to one of Canada’s most extreme endurance races.
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