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While Whistler prepares to host Ironman Canada, Whistler athletes were travelling to other destinations to compete in other triathlon events.

Overall registration numbers are slightly down for the 2013 edition of the Whistler 5 Peaks trail running series, but given that the event happens this Saturday, Aug.

The last minute decision to move the Canada Cup cross-country final to Whistler couldn't have been better for local up-and-coming athletes, with a familiar course in Lost Lake and a chance to prove themselves nationally in their own backyard.

Steve Smith defends Canadian Open DH title to close Crankworx Whistler

Overcomes crash to post fastest time

Scores a 96.4 on his second run after crashing on first

Mike Montgomery takes Teva Best Trick

Whistler's Felix Burke placed 10th in his World Cup debut at Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, this past weekend, ranking fourth among Canadians. He was disappointed with the result, finishing almost eight minutes behind the winner, Canadian Peter Disera.

Jesse Melamed sixth in Enduro World Series race; Buchar second in Garbanzo DH

The second running of the Arc'Teryx Squamish 50 ultra run and relay sold out quickly this year, with 150 people signing up for the 50-mile (80km) race, and hundreds more for the 50km race and 23km race.