Written by Thivaharan Humrushan (Web Content Team)
The long-standing tradition of the Trinity College Triathlon was revived on Saturday, 27 September 2025, marking its return to the College sporting calendar after more than two decades. Organised by the CrossFit Club under the guidance of the College administration, the event commenced at 8.00 a.m., testing the participants’ physical and mental endurance.
The Triathlon has long been regarded as a significant event that challenges athletes across multiple disciplines. Its reintroduction was an effort to rekindle the spirit of all-round athleticism that forms an integral part of Trinity’s sporting heritage. The CrossFit Club led this revival, encouraging student competitors to demonstrate strength, stamina, and perseverance.
The course began with a 66-metre swim in the Trinity College Swimming Pool, followed by a 2 km run. Participants then completed a 4 km cycling segment along the Udawattakele route before returning to the Junior School Grounds.
The 2025 Triathlon broadened its competitive scope beyond the College grounds, drawing participation from several Kandy schools and welcoming the enthusiastic involvement of old boys.
The competition featured several contested segments:
- Inter-house – Senior (Internal Competition)
- Inter-school – Boys
- Inter-school – Girls
- Old Boys Category
Following a display of agility and athleticism, the results were as follows:
Inter-house – Senior Category
House Standings:
- Central Boarding House
- Oorloff House
- Simithraaratchy House
- Garrett House
- Lemuel House
Winners:
- 1st Place: Master Sethun Tennakoon (Oorloff House)
- 2nd Place: Master Sudarshan Thuwaakish (Simithraaratchy House)
- 3rd Place: Master Dineth Gamage (Oorloff House)
Inter-school – Boys Category
School Standings:
- Sri Sumangala College, Kandy
- Kingswood College, Kandy
- St. Anthony’s College, Kandy
Winners:
- 1st Place: Master E. M. S. S. Bandara (Sri Sumangala College, Kandy)
- 2nd Place: Master A. M. D. S. Amarasooriya (Sri Sumangala College, Kandy)
- 3rd Place: Master T. S. Bandara (Kingswood College, Kandy)
Inter-school – Girls Category
School Standings:
- Girls’ High School, Kandy
- Hillwood College, Kandy
- Pushpadana Girls’ College, Kandy
Winners:
- 1st Place: Miss Lisara Manathunga (Girls’ High School, Kandy)
- 2nd Place: Miss Shemira Kandamgana (Hillwood College, Kandy)
- 3rd Place: Miss Dahami Jayarathna (Girls’ High School, Kandy)
Old Boys Category
- 1st Place: Mr Sadhil Ranaweera
- 2nd Place: Mr Tharana Wimaladharma
- 3rd Place: Mr Monidu Samarasinghe
The awards ceremony took place at the Junior School Grounds, where all winners and participants were commended for their performances.
Trinity College, Kandy extends its sincere appreciation to Mr Bandula Pushpakumara and Mr Nilanga Meegahakumbura, Masters-in-Charge of the CrossFit Club, for their dedication and leadership in reviving this tradition. The College also thanks the staff members, Cycling Club, and students whose contributions ensured the smooth conduct of the event.
Special recognition is extended to Master Abeetha Elahena, President of the Cycling Club and Secretary of the CrossFit Club, for his commitment and coordination throughout the programme. The College further expresses gratitude to the ground staff, Udawattakele management, parents, old boys, and all individuals whose support contributed to the success of this event.
