Ho’omau means persistence and perseverance. Robert Medina (@robmdina), demonstrated ultimate resilience when he persisted through multiple setbacks in the race, including a swimming his kayak back to land after his kayak filled with water part way during the paddle section. He went on to give an incredible effort in the final bike section - he never gave up his best effort!

Malama means to care for and protect. The Oahu Pentathlon values that we take care of people and that we take care of this island. Our Malama award goes out to Bryan “Goose” (@gooseybayby), who served as team captain for our water safety crew in protecting and guiding our athletes through one of the most challenging aspects of the course and ensuring that all major problems were solved.

Kokua means to help and give aid. Bryan Bowers (@steelwall23) was available whenever, wherever for all 24 hours of the event and was always ready to be a helping hand to the person that needed it most. He helped us to realize the fullness of the type of person this event needs to operate at 100%, and did so with love and enthusiasm that set a standard of care for everyone else around him!

Hau’oli means joy or captivating happiness. The purpose of the Oahu Pentathlon is to experience the joy of wellbeing that comes from serving others, with others. Curtis Medina (@curtis_medina_ )’s infectious enthusiasm and encouragement was not reserved only for his brother-in-law that he supported through the solo course, but for a number of other athletes, too. No one was cheering louder than this guy.

Aloha means love and friendship. Ola Ke Koa is an inter-island team of service men that represented the @hawaiiarmynationalguard. Their represented teamwork to the truest sense of the word, reminding us that it’s not about the fittest, but about those who will go the furthest for one another. Ola Ke Koa, “the way of the warrior,” truly embodied the qualities that make a community stronger, together.