CanaDian Triathlete
Canadian Triathlete
Mitchell
Kirby
Mitchell
Kirby
Achievements
Achievements
2x Ironman 70.3 Muskoka Champion
5th at Ironman 70.3 Victoria 2023 (First 70.3)
4th at U Sports XC Championships 2022
2x Ironman 70.3 Muskoka Champion
5th at Ironman 70.3 Victoria 2023 (First 70.3)
4th at U Sports XC Championships 2022
Bio
Bio
Born in Kingston, ON
June 17, 1997
BAH Environmental Studies
Born in Kingston, ON
June 17, 1997
BAH Environmental Studies
Challenge / Transparency / Belief / Challenge / Transparency / Belief /
Challenge / Transparency / Belief / Challenge / Transparency / Belief /
About
My first introduction to triathlon was at age 10, being entered in the 2007 K-Town Kids of Steel Triathlon, where I’d end up swimming 2:43 for 100m, cycling 13:34 for 4.5km, and running 6:52 in 1500m. I wouldn’t do another until 2022 at the K-Town Long Distance Tri, where I figured I could 'do alright'. Knowing that I could do all three disciplines, my late Grandfather had mentioned it to me a handful of times through years past. Since then, I’ve had that reminder every time I’d watch an Olympic Tri replay on youtube, hear the name Simon Whitfield, or come across the odd video from Lionel Sanders… All it took from there was finally buying a bike in 2021, which I almost raced on a year later, thankfully knowing enough that I needed to buy a road setup at minimum, not just a CX, if I wanted to compete (obviously!). A couple quick informal lessons on basic swimming technique in the pool, and I was good to go (apart from costly gear), as I already knew I had the running background and fitness.
From a young age, my athletic background was largely diverse, playing more than my share of sports - many recreationally, some competitively, and most constant of them all…running. From joining the running club at school in grade 3, to many school races along the way (including at Queen’s). It has been a rollercoaster of experience; I’ve missed years and seasons to injury, but have also seen things come back around, in helping Queen’s University Men’s XC team to USports Bronze from a 4th place individual finish in 2022. Running will always be that something that sticks with me and that I can go back to (a sense of home within sport). There have been plenty of humbling experiences along the way, and fortunately, some achievements I am proud of, too.
However, the achievements are not why I choose to take part in sports, or now more specifically, Triathlon. I do it because: 1) It’s fun and sports have been without a doubt the #1 activity on my list for as long as I’ve known, 2) I’ve been lucky enough to share the time and meet a lot of great people and learn a lot of lessons from them - both of which carry over to the rest of life, and 3) I want to learn more about myself in a way that challenges me to improve, live honestly, and believe in myself and others, with hopes that sharing my experiences might help someone in their own life and pursuits. In tune with this, I continue to help as an assistant coach with the cross country and track teams at Queen’s.
Throughout the years there are many people who have inspired me and it's been great to learn about their stories or take pieces from their training and approach to try to implement into my own. Along with some of the inspiring people I don’t know personally, there are also some very real people close to me that I can’t thank enough for being there for me throughout the years and being exceptional supporters (These people know who they are! - Thank you.)
I’m excited to continue training and putting my best into Triathlon for as long as I can.
Thanks for checking this out,
Mitch
About
The first introduction I had to triathlon was at age 10, entered in the 2007 K-Town Kids of Steel Triathlon, where I’d end up swimming 2:43 for 100m, 13:34 for 4.5km on the bike, and 6:52 in the 1500m run. I wouldn’t do another until 2022 at the K-Town Long Distance Tri, where I figured I could do alright. Knowing that I could do all three disciplines, my late Grandfather had mentioned it to me a handful of times through the years. Since then, I’ve had that reminder every time I’d watch an Olympic Tri replay on youtube, hear the name Simon Whitfield, or come across the odd video from Lionel Sanders… All it took from there was finally buying a bike in 2021, which I almost raced on a year later, but thankfully knew enough that I needed to buy a road setup, not just a CX, at minimum if I wanted to compete (obviously!). A couple quick lessons on basic swimming technique in the pool, and I was good to go (apart from costly gear), as I already knew I had the running background and fitness.
My athletic background was largely diverse, playing more than my share of sports - many recreationally, some competitively, and most constant of them all…running. From joining the running club at school in grade 3, to many school races along the way (including at Queen’s). It has been a rollercoaster of experience; I’ve missed years and seasons to injury, but have also seen things come back around, helping Queen’s University Men’s XC team to USports Bronze from a 4th place individual finish in 2022. It will always be something I have that I can go back to. There have been plenty of humbling experiences along the way, and fortunately, some achievements I am proud of, too.
However, the achievements are not why I choose to take part in sports, or now more specifically, Triathlon. I do it because: 1) It’s fun and sports have been without a doubt the #1 activity on my list for as long as I’ve known, 2) I’ve been lucky enough to share the time and meet a lot of great people and learn a lot of lessons from them - both of which carry over to the rest of life, and 3) I want to learn more about myself in a way that challenges me to improve, live honestly, and believe in myself and others, with hopes that sharing my experiences might help someone in their own life and pursuits. In tune with this, I continue to help as an assistant coach with the cross country and track teams at Queen’s.
Throughout the years there are many people who have inspired me and it's been great to learn about their stories or take pieces from their training and approach to try to implement into my own. Along with some of the inspiring people I don’t know personally, there are also some very real people close to me that I can’t thank enough for being there for me throughout the years and being exceptional supporters (These people know who they are! - Thank you.)
I’m excited to continue training and putting my best into Triathlon for as long as I can.
Thanks for checking this out,
Mitch
Targets
"the arrow doesn't seek the target,
the target draws the arrow"
"the arrow doesn't seek the target, the target draws the arrow"
Matthew McConnaughey
Matthew McConnaughey
Matthew McConnaughey
2024
Win Race amongst all Age Group Competitors at Ironman 70.3 WC
Run under 1:10 for the Half Marathon in a 70.3 Distance Tri
Improve Half Ironman swim time every race
Find a Swim Coach/Advisor/Consultant
2025
Declare as a Professional Triathlete (After 2024 IM 70.3 WC)
Race Ironman Pro Series
Race 3 Full Distance Ironmans
2024 Schedule
Ironman 70.3 St. George [May 4th, 2024]
Ironman 70.3 Muskoka [July 7th, 2024]
K-Town Long Course [July 28th, 2024]
Barrelman 70.3 [September 15th, 2024]
Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Taupo NZ
[December 14th, 2024]
2024 Schedule
Ironman 70.3 St. George [May 4th, 2024]
Ironman 70.3 Muskoka [July 7th, 2024]
K-Town Long Course [July 28th, 2024]
Barrelman 70.3 [September 15th, 2024]
Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Taupo NZ
[December 14th, 2024]
2024 Schedule
Ironman 70.3 St. George [May 4th, 2024]
Ironman 70.3 Muskoka [July 7th, 2024]
K-Town Long Course [July 28th, 2024]
Barrelman 70.3 [September 15th, 2024]
Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Taupo NZ [December 14th, 2024]
Results
2024
45th
Ironman 70.3 St. George
4:11:11
1st
Ironman 70.3 Muskoka
4:03:13
7th
Ironman 70.3 Barrelman
4:17:14
2023
5th
Ironman 70.3 Victoria
4:14:58
1st
Kingston Long Course
2:46:14
1st
Toronto Triathlon Festival Oly
1:59:00
2nd
Trimemphre de Magog Oly
2:05:53
1st
Ironman 70.3 Muskoka
4:08:03
2nd
Cornwall Oly
1:57:44
2022
4th
K-Town Triathlon Long Course
3:00:45
1st
Cornwall Oly
2:00:24
2022
4th
OUA XC Men's 8km
24:53
4th
U Sports XC Men's 8km
24:35
12th
ACXC Men's 10km
30:49
2024
45th
Ironman 70.3 St. George
4:11:11
1st
Ironman 70.3 Muskoka
4:03:13
7th
Ironman 70.3 Barrelman
4:17:14
2023
5th
Ironman 70.3 Victoria
4:14:58
1st
Kingston Long Course
2:46:14
1st
Toronto Triathlon Festival Oly
1:59:00
2nd
Trimemphre de Magog Oly
2:05:53
1st
Ironman 70.3 Muskoka
4:08:03
2nd
Cornwall Oly
1:57:44
2022
4th
K-Town Triathlon Long Course
3:00:45
1st
Cornwall Oly
2:00:24
2022
4th
OUA XC Men's 8km
24:53
4th
U Sports XC Men's 8km
24:35
12th
ACXC Men's 10km
30:49
Contact
For all inquiries, please send me an email or fill out the form.
16msk@queensu.ca
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