Vancouver resident makes history as first person to complete an Ironman Triathlon on all seven continents
Vancouver resident, Connor Emeny has achieved a feat that had long been considered impossible, becoming the first person ever to complete an Ironman Triathlon on all seven continents.
“I really live by the notion that anything is possible, and anyone can achieve anything they put their mind to.”
At just 27 years old, Emeny holds the World Record for being the youngest person ever to complete an Ironman competition on all six continents. He completed his seventh continent Ironman on Deception Island in Antarctica on February 21st, making him the first person to complete an Ironman on all seven continents. The Canadian born athlete finished his first Iron-Distance Triathlon on March 7, 2020, in New Zealand and shortly after setting out to be the youngest person in the world to complete the Ironman in six continents: achieving this goal by May 2022 in the span of 18 months. The seven continent expedition took four years to complete, but ‘chasing Antarctica’ proved to be the most challenging – and included a 23-day sailboat excursion with a team of seven crossing the Drake Passage, home to some of the roughest and most dangerous waters in the world. The Ironman consists of three parts: 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim, 112-mile (180.2 km) bike, and 26.2-mile (42.2 km) run. Emeny says he considers “mindset” to be the fourth discipline and completed this achievement in 32 hours, 42 minutes, and 34 seconds.
“I really live by the notion that anything is possible, and anyone can achieve anything they put their mind to. I hope to inspire people out there to dare to dream and then make it happen,” says Emeny “To accomplish my dream is amazing. To do it with my brother, Mom and best friend by my side is absolutely everything.”
Emeny has self-funded all of his races and with his latest accomplishment joins an elite group of fellow Canadian Ironman World Record holders including Elizabeth Model (Most Ironman Competitions (100) by a Woman) and John Wragg (Most Ironman Competitions Completed (260). Model, who achieved her record in 2021 calls Emeny an inspiring individual who is leading by example. “This is not only an achievement of a lifetime, but an achievement celebrated by all of us fellow Canadians. Connor is a role model for our youth and shows us just how important mindset is – we can all achieve incredible things. Congratulations on Connor’s new World Record.” To train for the Ironman in Antarctica, part of Emeny ‘s training regimen included cold exposure swimming. Emeny also incorporated new structures to his routine to strengthen his mind and prepare for the conditions with cold exposure through ice baths, breathing techniques and sound baths. Connor Emeny’s Ironman Races: Oceania – Ironman Taupo (New Zealand) – March 7th, 2020North America – Ironman Chattanooga (Tennessee) – Sept 26th, 2021Europe – Ironman Mallorca, Spain – Oct 16th, 2021Africa – Ironman South Africa – Nov 26th, 2021Asia – Ironman Philippines – March 6th, 2022 Brazil – Ironman Florianopolis South America (Brazil) – May 29, 2022Antarctica – Ironman Deception Island – February 21, 2024 Connor’s journey is profiled at: @connor.emeny
