Chasing Gold: Triathlete Brock Hoel’s Journey to Secure a Spot on Team Canada

Triathlete and aspiring Olympian Brock Hoel is hot on the heels of a spot on Team Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

As he trains to compete on the world stage, Brock is working with the Balance Point Racing team and Dr. Andrew Sellars, Co-Founder of VO2 Master, to optimize his athletic performance. 

Brock will be documenting his progress in a multi-part video series and you can find it all here.

Episode 1: Meet Team Canada Triathlete Brock Hoel

In the first installment of his video series, you’ll learn more about Brock Hoel as he dives into the earliest day of his journey to becoming a professional triathlete racing for Team Canada.

Episode 2: The Move That Changed Everything for Brock

In 2014, Brock moved to Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, marking a massive step forward in his triathlon career. In this second installment of his video series, Brock details the impact this change has had on his future.

Episode 3: Joining Balance Point Racing and Taking the Next Step in Triathlon

By 2016, Brock had joined Balance Point Racing and was training his respiratory system consistently. In this installment, he explores how this commitment created the foundation for his future success. 

Episode 4: Brock’s Winter Training 

Check out Brock’s winter training regimen, including how he uses VO2 Master to monitor his intensity and track his physiological improvements on a day-to-day basis. 

About Brock Hoel 

Born in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, Brock Hoel grew up in Alberta where he engaged in competitive swimming, hockey, and cross-country running. 

His triathlon journey began at a young age, spurred by his exposure to the World Triathlon Championship Series in 2012. This early interest led him to focus intensively on improving his swimming and running, laying the groundwork for his future in triathlon.

Brock’s move to Kelowna, British Columbia, in 2014 marked a significant turning point for his career, providing him with better opportunities to pursue triathlon more seriously. Under the guidance of coach Luke Way at Balance Point Racing, he dedicated himself to rigorous training regimes, often spending 15 to 45 hours per week in training while completing high school. 

This hard work began to pay off notably in 2019 when Brock won his first international race at the CAMTRI Triathlon American Championships in Monterrey and achieved top junior male at the National Championships, along with a commendable seventh-place finish at the Junior World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland.

However, Hoel’s accomplishments extend far beyond these highlights. He has shown remarkable tenacity and progression throughout his career, transitioning from youth elite competitions to junior and then elite levels, each time making his mark with significant achievements. 

Today, Brock is pursuing a spot on Team Canada with aspirations of chasing Olympic Gold in triathlon at the Olympic Games in Paris in July 2024.