Swim portion of Ironman cancelled due to Elk Lake water quality

Swim portion of Ironman cancelled due to Elk Lake water quality

After months of training and preparation, racers learned on Thursday that the swim portion of this weekend’s Ironman 70.3 Victoria has been cancelled due to water quality at Elk Lake. Elk and Beaver Lake have had longstanding issues with recurring algae blooms, which has now led to the cancellation of one-third of the annual triathlon. “Results from water quality tests taken this week in Elk Lake and near Hamsterly Beach show algal bloom activit…

Ironman cancels swim at 70.3 Victoria due to toxic algal bloom - Triathlon Magazine Canada

Another Ironman swim has been cancelled ahead of race day. Yesterday, athletes competing in this weekend’s 70.3 Victoria event in Canada were told that the swim had been cancelled due to water quality tests. Results showed high levels of algal bloom, above the Health Canada threshold. Algal bloom is a potential toxin producer. An Island Health Beach Advisory is currently in place and will not be lifted until test results determine the bloom is n…