BAFFIN BACKS NEW DOCUMENTARY CHASING ANTARCTICA, FOLLOWING CONNOR EMENY'S WORLD-FIRST ACHIEVEMENT

FILM CHRONICLES EMENY'S JOURNEY TO COMPLETE AN IRON-DISTANCE TRIATHLON ON ALL SEVEN CONTINENTS

HAMILTON, ON, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baffin announces its role as presenting sponsor of Chasing Antarctica, a new documentary chronicling Canadian endurance athlete Connor Emeny's record-setting feat: becoming the first person to complete an Iron-distance triathlon on each of the seven continents. As presenting sponsor, Baffin joins Big Picture Cinema Group in bringing Emeny's journey to the screen. Known for engineering footwear and apparel for extreme environments, Baffin shares a commitment to stories of exploration, perseverance and human potential — and to the people willing to venture beyond the expected.

In 2020, Emeny set out to compete in his first Ironman, a single-day endurance event comprising a 3.86-kilometre swim, 180-kilometre bike ride and 42.2-kilometre run. What began as a personal goal quickly grew in scale. At 26, Emeny became the youngest person in the world to finish an Iron-distance race on six continents. Having accomplished this milestone, he turned his attention to the seventh continent: Antarctica. The film captures Emeny's trek to Antarctica, the final and most formidable chapter in his historic undertaking. From the physical rigours of racing in one of the world's harshest settings to the logistical and mental pressures of a self-supported expedition, the film reveals what it took to turn an ambitious dream into a world-first achievement.

"Connor's story represents the kind of determination and ambition that has always resonated with Baffin," said Jessica Liut, Vice President of Marketing at Baffin. "His pursuit of something that had never been done before, and his willingness to test himself in some of the most challenging climates on Earth, made this a natural partnership. We're excited to help bring his story to audiences through Chasing Antarctica."

Liut and Baffin's Managing Director Mark Hubner are serving as executive producers on the documentary. Baffin's relationship with Emeny extends beyond the film. Prior to his travels to Antarctica, Baffin welcomed Emeny as a brand ambassador and became his official footwear and apparel partner. In 2024, he joined Baffin's Real-World Testing™ team in Iceland, putting new footwear through demanding conditions across volcanic highlands and glacial rivers. His experience and firsthand feedback continue to contribute to the development of Baffin's next generation of performance footwear.

"Chasing Antarctica is about more than reaching a finish line," said Emeny. "It's about seeing what's possible when you commit to something that feels impossible and keep moving forward, one step at a time. Baffin has been an important part of this experience, supporting me throughout the process and helping bring this story to life. I'm excited for audiences to see what it took to reach this point through the film."

Chasing Antarctica premieres at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) on November 17, 2026. View the trailer here.

Baffin is a Canadian performance footwear and apparel company known for engineering products for extreme environments. Baffin's technically advanced footwear and high-performance apparel are designed to provide protection in demanding conditions. Through the Real-World Tested™ philosophy, Baffin takes products into the environments for which they are designed, using firsthand experience to inform development and innovation. As part of the Royer Group of Companies, Baffin continues to build on its Canadian heritage across the Outdoor, Industrial, and Hunt and Fish categories.

SOURCE Baffin Footwear Inc.