Sharbot Lake in Central Frontenac in Frontenac County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Simon Whitfield
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. Simon Whitfield Marker
In 1987, Sharbot Lake Beach was the site of 12 year old Simon Whitfield's first Kids of Steel Triathlon. In 2000, Simon became the inaugural gold medal winner in triathlon at the Sydney Australia Olympics.
Olympic Distance: 1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Kids of Steel Distance: 150m swim, 10k bike, 2k run
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
Location. 44° 46.096′ N, 76° 41.451′ W. Marker is in Central Frontenac, Ontario, in Frontenac County. It is in Sharbot Lake. It is on Medical Center Road 0.1 kilometers south of Mathew Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the south end of Sharbot Lake Beach. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1007 Medical Center Road, Central Frontenac ON K0H 2P0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Benton's Cut (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Causeway (about 180 meters away); St. Andrew's Anglican Church Wall Garden (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Railway's Influence (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Final Journey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Order Board (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Central Frontenac.
Also see . . . Simon Whitfield's Team Canada Bio. (Submitted on May 29, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. Simon Whitfield Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
