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Luke Evans, a Carleton University graduate, didn't let any of that slow him down, as he crossed the finish line first in a time of eight hours 40 minutes 22 seconds.

Luke Evans was the first person to cross the finish line Sunday Luke Evans was the first person to cross the finish line Sunday afternoon, finishing the gruelling three-discipline race in 8:40:22. Evans, no stranger to Ottawa, is a Carleton University grad. More than 2,500 participants took on the gruelling course, which featured a swim in the Ottawa River, a bike ride through urban and rural scenery, and a run through downtown that ended close to Major's Hill Park. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

Competitors pushed through heat that reached 29 C Sunday in the Ironman Canada-Ottawa triathlon.

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Adding to the challenge was the fact that a Special Air Quality Statement was in effect for the National Capital Region due to smoke from wildfires.

Luke Evans, a Carleton University graduate, didnt let any of that slow him down, as he crossed the finish line first in a time of eight hours 40 minutes 22 seconds.

Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46.

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More than 2,500 participants took on the gruelling course, which featured a swim in the Ottawa River, a bike ride through urban and rural scenery, and a run through downtown that ended close to Majors Hill Park.

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Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46. Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Shane Lynch was congratulated for finishing his Ironman by Scott DeRue, the CEO of Ironman. Shane Lynch was congratulated for finishing his Ironman by Scott DeRue, the CEO of Ironman. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Jonathan Taylor is seen preparing for the marathon run after finishing his bike ride Sunday. Jonathan Taylor is seen preparing for the marathon run after finishing his bike ride Sunday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Nelson Alexander Doleman transitioning from the bike to the marathon run Sunday. Nelson Alexander Doleman transitioning from the bike to the marathon run Sunday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Aris Mangune was having some fun during the bike ride portion of Sunday's event. Aris Mangune was having some fun during the bike ride portion of Sundays event. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia A sign at the ironaman competition Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. More than 2,500 participants took on the gruelling course, which featured a swim in the Ottawa River, a bike ride through urban and rural scenery, and a run through downtown that ended close to Majors Hill Park. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Nelson Alexander Doleman reacted to finishing his Ironman race, ranking fourth overall Sunday. Nelson Alexander Doleman reacted to finishing his Ironman race, ranking fourth overall Sunday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Jon Hooper, who was taking part in the Ironman race and raising money in honour of his late wife, Sindy Hooper, for The Ottawa Hospital. Jon Hooper, who was taking part in the Ironman race and raising money in honour of his late wife, Sindy Hooper, for The Ottawa Hospital. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46. Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Luke Evans was the first person to cross the finish line Sunday afternoon, finishing the gruelling three-discipline race in 8:40:22. Evans, no stranger to Ottawa, is a Carleton University grad. Luke Evans was the first person to cross the finish line Sunday afternoon, finishing the gruelling three-discipline race in 8:40:22. Evans, no stranger to Ottawa, is a Carleton University grad. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46. Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Luke Evans was the first person to cross the finish line Sunday afternoon, finishing the gruelling three-discipline race in 8:40:22. Evans, no stranger to Ottawa, is a Carleton University grad. Luke Evans was the first person to cross the finish line Sunday afternoon, finishing the gruelling three-discipline race in 8:40:22. Evans, no stranger to Ottawa, is a Carleton University grad. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Lloyd Henry of Washington, Va., was having a great time on course Sunday. Lloyd Henry of Washington, Va., was having a great time on course Sunday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Luke Evans was the first person to cross the finish line Sunday afternoon, finishing the gruelling three-discipline race in 8:40:22. Evans, no stranger to Ottawa, is a Carleton University grad. Luke Evans was the first person to cross the finish line Sunday afternoon, finishing the gruelling three-discipline race in 8:40:22. Evans, no stranger to Ottawa, is a Carleton University grad. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46. Aliisa Heiskanen of Gatineau was the first female to finish the Ironman in 9:32:46. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia The crowd cheers on athletes Sunday. The crowd cheers on athletes Sunday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Jon Hooper, who was taking part in the Ironman race and raising money in honour of his late wife, Sindy Hooper, for The Ottawa Hospital. Jon Hooper, who was taking part in the Ironman race and raising money in honour of his late wife, Sindy Hooper, for The Ottawa Hospital. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Rebecca Bedard was all smiles during the cycling portion of the race Sunday. Rebecca Bedard was all smiles during the cycling portion of the race Sunday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Samuel Thomas threw up a peace sign while crossing the Interprovincial bridge Sunday. Samuel Thomas threw up a peace sign while crossing the Interprovincial bridge Sunday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Jon Hooper, who was taking part in the Ironman race and raising money in honour of his late wife, Sindy Hooper, for The Ottawa Hospital. Jon Hooper, who was taking part in the Ironman race and raising money in honour of his late wife, Sindy Hooper, for The Ottawa Hospital. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Alexandra Santos was having all the fun during the bike portion of Sunday's event.Alexandra Santos was having all the fun during the bike portion of Sunday's event. Alexandra Santos was having all the fun during the bike portion of Sundays event. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Scott DeRue, Ironman CEO, at the finish line Sunday afternoon. Scott DeRue, Ironman CEO, at the finish line Sunday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Maxence Trahan in the transition area between the bike ride and the marathon run Sunday. Maxence Trahan in the transition area between the bike ride and the marathon run Sunday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Athletes compete in the first-ever IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

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