A Canadian achieves a world first - Sebastien Sasseville completes an Ironman
In completing an Ironman, Sebastien Sasseville once more accomplished a feat all the more challenging for a person dependent to insulin, but most importantly, showed that the most severe form of Diabetes is no obstacle to living life to the fullest. To Sebastien, "nothing is impossible, regardless of the obstacles life throws at you".
The Ironman is the longest form of triathlon. The race consists of swimming 3,8 km, cycling 180 km and running a full 42,2 km marathon, all in less than 17 hours.
Sebastien Sasseville became the first Canadian with type 1 Diabetes to summit Mount Everest on
November is Diabetes month in
After finishing the race, Sebastien stated: "My biggest satisfaction is to know that my success at the Ironman might bring hope and inspiration to people living with diabetes, and especially to youth living with type 1 Diabetes. I hope it shows that even the biggest obstacles can be overcome".
Sebastien Sasseville currently resides in
For further information: Christian Sasseville, (418) 596-2743; Sebastien is available for phone interviews this morning.
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