On May 10, 2025, the city of Kam’yanske in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region hosted its annual cross-duathlon, a testament to the city’s enduring commitment to multisport competitions. Organized by the Kam’yanske Triathlon Federation, under the leadership of Yuriy Makohonov since 2019, the event has become a staple in the local sporting calendar.

Course and Conditions

Athletes faced a challenging course comprising a 3 km run, a 10 km bike ride, and a concluding 1.5 km run. Younger participants and those aged 40 and above competed on a slightly shorter “light” course: 1.5 km run, 6.96 km bike, and a 0.7 km run.

In the days leading up to the race, organizers and local athletes contended with relentless rain, which threatened to derail the event. The downpour rendered the trails nearly impassable, forcing the cancellation of a crucial pre-race training session. However, a fortuitous overnight wind helped dry the course, allowing the race to proceed with a two-hour delayed start. Despite the improved conditions, the inclement weather led to a reduced turnout, with only 24 determined athletes making it to the starting line.

Race Highlights

Men’s 24–39 Category: Pavlo Kashuba of Kam’yanske clinched victory, with Pylyp Kolyada from Zaporizhzhia and Artem Kravchenko of Kam’yanske completing the podium.

Boys 16–18: Roman Chuprynin from Zaporizhzhia showcased his prowess, securing first place. Dmitry Selivanov and Hlib Plokhotskyi, both representing Kam’yanske’s Youth Sports School No. 5, earned silver and bronze, respectively.

Boys 13–15: Oleksandr Vorona of Kam’yanske dominated the field, finishing nearly four minutes ahead of his closest competitor, Vladyslav Ohurtsov from Zaporizhzhia. Heorhiy Teslenko, also from Zaporizhzhia, took third place.

Men’s 40+ Light Category: Yuriy Morinov from Kryvyi Rih emerged victorious, with Anton Konoshenko of Zaporizhzhia securing second place.

Boys 10–12: Dmytro Kyselov of Kam’yanske’s Youth Sports School No. 5 claimed the top spot, followed by Yevhen Ohurtsov from Zaporizhzhia and Ivan Pyaskovsky of Kam’yanske.

Girls 10–15: Sofia Tereshchenko represented Kam’yanske’s Youth Sports School No. 5 as the sole female competitor in her category.

The challenging 15 km course, featuring 370 meters of elevation gain, tested the athletes’ endurance and skill. Nineteen competitors successfully crossed the finish line, demonstrating remarkable resilience. Results