A 29-year-old athlete from Harrow is being honoured by his hometown.
Lionel Sanders joined a number of dignitaries from the Town of Essex as officials unveiled a gateway sign Wednesday to recognize his accomplishments.
It was located at Walker Road at the 3rd Concession in Harrow.
The town has decided to add Sanders’ name, picture and world record time to all four signs on the way into Harrow.
Sanders tells CTV Windsor he is honoured by support from his community.
“This is my home” says Sanders. “It feels like what I’m trying to accomplish in my life is being noticed.”
Sanders says the sign on Walker Rd is located near a stone masonry business where he spent his summers working while in high school.
“Those are some of the toughest guys I met,” remembers Sanders. “I really do reflect back on those experiences and I strive to be as tough as I can be.”
Sanders finished second in the World Ironman Championship last month.
Sanders also won the Penticton ITU long distance triathlon world championship in August, overcoming a large deficit from the swim and a flat tire to finish first.
