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For Connor and Holden Berrisford, they can pretty much do just that.
The identical twin brothers from Summerland each have someone who looks just like them, right there on the triathlon course.
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The brothers have been competing in triathlon for about a decade, since their parents, who started a triathlon club in Penticton and Summerland, introduced them to the sport at the age of five or six. They appreciate all the aspects of triathlon, but they share a preference for one element.
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Holden was named the top male swimmer with the Summerland Orca Swim Club and medalled at the provincial swimming championships, while Connor was a provincial competitor in both swimming and cross-country running.
As lofty as their previous accomplishments are, the easy-going brothers, who are representing Thompson-Okanagan (Zone 2) say they乌鸦传媒檙e at the BC Summer Games to enjoy themselves as much as anything.
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Thus far, the experience has delivered.
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In their BC Games bios, Connor listed Holden as his role model, while Holden listed their father, Michael. Connor said he wasn乌鸦传媒檛 offended by the lack of reciprocation.
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Holden had no regrets about his choice.
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