Dan McCarthy of Summerside, P.E.I., competes in the biking portion of the world multi-sport championships in Pontevedra, Spain, recently. McCarthy was the top North American finisher in his age group. Photo Courtesy of Marion Grant/Contributed Photo by Photo Courtesy of Marian Grant /ContributedArticle contentA Prince Edward Islander was the top North American participant in his division at the recent world multi-sport championships in Pontevedra, Spain.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDan McCarthy of Summerside finished seventh overall in the 75 to 79 age group in the sprint duathlon. McCarthy came fifth in the running events and was sixth in the biking leg, compiling an overall time of 1:28:24.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentBrian Deveau of Souris competed in his first world competition. Deveau, also competing in the sprint duathlon, finished 40th in the 65 to 69 age group.Article contentDeveau’s time was 1:35:04, good for sixth place among Canadians in his age group.Article content Brian Deveau of Souris, P.E.I., completes a running leg at the recent world multi-sport championships in Pontevedra, Spain. It marked Deveau’s first time competing in a world competition. Photo Courtesy of Marion Grant/Contributed Photo by Photo Courtesy of Marian Grant /ContributedArticle contentMore than 900 athletes took part in the sprint duathlon, which featured a five-kilometre run, 20-kilometre bike and a 2.5-kilometre run.Article contentThe running events took place through the hilly streets of Pontevedra. The biking event was an out-and-back course that featured a challenging climb.Article contentMore than 3,500 athletes from 44 countries participated in a variety of multi-sport competitions.Article contentMcCarthy and Deveau are members of the Triathlon P.E.I. Club.Article contentDeveau, McCarthy and a few other competitors qualified for the world multi-sport championships at the Subaru of Charlottetown TriLobster triathlon in Summerside last summer. The 2025 TriLobster event is in Summerside on July 27.Article contentArticle contentJason Simmonds is the sports editor at The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at jsimmonds@postmedia.com and followed on X @JpsportsJason.Article content
P.E.I.’s Dan McCarthy top North American athlete in division at international event
