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Molly Miller keeps finding podiums
By Chris Newel
Molly Miller, a Canadian National Cross Country ski champion from Kimberley, is no stranger to the podium but during this summer is at the forefront with a new sport.
Molly ended up on the podium on August 2 at the Post Falls Triathlon and again in Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) on Aug 8.
Molly trains diligently throughout the year to ski competitively not only in B.C. but also in Canadian National Ski races.
To compete, Molly augments her ski training by running, cycling and even swimming. So competing in a sprint triathlon was a natural progression. The event involves a 500 m swim, followed by a 20 km bike ride and finishing with a five km run.
In Post Falls, Molly completed the course in 1:17, first in her age category (13-19) and first in all the females. She was eighth in a field of over 50 competitors. For those who don’t know – Molly is only 14.
In Coeur d’Alene a week later the competition was a bit tougher but with a time of 1:23, she managed a respectable second place in her age category and third in the females.
Molly is a dedicated athlete who trains year-round for her passion, which is cross-country skiing. She is well known in the ski world not only in B.C. but also in Canada. She is also an honour student at Selkirk Secondary School in Kimberley.
