The week of racing also features itu paratriathlon, junior and u23 world championships, in. From 29 august to 1 september 2019, lausanne will host the grand final of the world triathlon series. Athletes compete headtohead for points in these races that will determine the overall itu world champion. Shell be in the good company of olympic champion emma snowsill. Well see attacks on the bike, sprint finishes and blistering run splits. This distance is accepted as the basic, international standard for olympic distance triathlons and it was first applied at the triathlon world championships aka itu. Entries are now open and there are some incredible early bird specials in october. Each nf will be given a maximum of six athletes with the host nf being given a maximum of eight spots. Spain crowns javier gomez long distance world champion and king of.
The week of racing also features itu paratriathlon, junior and u23 world championships, in addition to the agegroup races. To accomodate all different skill levels, there are several different distances for triathlon races. Making stops in 7 of the more iconic cities in the world, the 2020 itu world triathlon series begins its tenth season as the sports premier global series. The season consisted of nine pairs of triathlon races for both a mens and womens competition, as well as three mixed relays, beginning on 2 march in abu dhabi, and. Helens available for a meet and greet and question and answer session. The itu world triathlon series and the itu paratriathlon world cup will be hosted in bermuda in 2020. The international triathlon union itu has announced the 2020 itu world triathlon series wts calendar, in a year that will also be marked by the tokyo 2020 olympic games. The itu world triathlon grand final, held from aug. Itu world ranking, continental rankings, world triathlon series rankings, paratriathlon rankings, duathlon rankings, and more on triathlon.
Itu confirms 2017 itu world triathlon series calendar. The 2019 itu long distance world championships took place in pontevedra, hometown of the spanish legend javier gomez, as part of the itu multisport. Standard a 1500m swim followed by a 40 km cycle followed by a 10 km. At the itu world triathlon series, the world s fastest triathletes travel to iconic cities to compete headtohead in standard and sprint distance races for a chance to be crowned world champion. Encompassing the largest and the worlds best agegroup triathlon events for sprint and standard distance, the series will culminate in edmonton, canada to crown. The british legs of the itu world triathlon series offer a worldclass racing experience, whether its your first triathlon experience, or youre looking to take a british title. The weeklong event featured elite, age group, paratriathlon, aquathlon and junior championships as well as a parade of nations, opening and closing.
If you enjoy multisport but not getting into water, sign up and runcyclerun your way to the blue carpet on sunday, 10 february 2019. The 2020 itu world triathlon series calendar is announced. Sprint distances vary from race to race, but the other distances are consistent with the lengths shown in the table below. Gomez did indeed power his way to the mens gold, belgiums alexandra tondeur winning the elite womens race. At the itu world triathlon series, the worlds fastest triathletes travel to iconic cities to compete headtohead in standard and sprint distance triathlon for a chance to be crowned world champion. Itu is pleased to announce the 2020 itu world triathlon series wts calendar, in a year that will be marked by the tokyo 2020 olympic games, with eyes of the top triathletes in the world set on both goals. Pontevedra, spain, was the stage for the 2019 itu long distance triathlon world championships. The world triathlon series is the pinnacle of elite triathlon racing, said. As in 2018, thousands of spectators will be offered an evening of world class action as triathlon quartets swim, bike and run over ultrashort distances in the sports newest olympic discipline of mixed relay. The accenture world triathlon mixed relay nottingham is set to welcome triathlon stars from around the globe. Stream every elite world triathlon series race from the 2019 season and gain.
This event was formerly known as the itu triathlon world championship with a single race used to determine a champion. Watch back across ten years of wts racing and every itu world championship. Itu announces 2020 world triathlon series calendar. Triathlon event information, news, results, rankings, rules, education, and more from the international triathlon union. A total of 3,000 participants are expected to take part, including 110 of the worlds elite triathletes, who will be looking to secure qualifying points ahead of the olympic games in tokyo this summer. The world triathlon series is the pinnacle of elite triathlon racing, said itu president and ioc member marisol casado. As detailed in the competition rules, for races with a swim distance up to 1500 metres, wetsuits are forbidden at a water temperature of 22 degrees celsius or above. The wts once again gets underway in abu dhabi in march. The international triathlon union itu is pleased to confirm the 2017 itu world triathlon series wts calendar, as well as the opening of bids for the 2020 itu world triathlon grand final. Hamburg wasser world triathlon, an iconic stop on the 2020 itu world triathlon series, will take place in hamburg, germany. Groupe copley world triathlon montreal, the an iconic stop of the 2020 itu world triathlon series, will take place in montreal, canada. Itu age group sprint distance itu world triathlon grand. Triathlon distances are categorized by using the category in which two of the distances fall.
The first turn is after 650 meters 220m for sprint distance. World triathlon results directory itu world triathlon. From the formation of the itu in 1989 to 2008, this was the style of the event. Sep 16, 2018 the 2018 itu world triathlon grand final will celebrate the diversity of the sport of triathlon with athletes competing in elite, under 23, junior and elite paratriathlon categories as well as the u23jnr mixed team relay and age group standard and sprint distance. This is the perfect opportunity to take part as a family across short distances, and even better for those who are looking to dip their toes into the world of multisport for the first time.
Asiago will repeat as host of the 2020 itu winter triathlon world championships. New tos certification system to train the next generation of itu officials. The 35yearold missed rio 2016 due to injury and is targeting tokyo 2020. Itu world triathlon grand final rotterdam, the final stop of the 2017 itu world triathlon series, will take place sept 1417 in rotterdam netherlands. At the itu world triathlon series, the worlds fastest triathletes travel to iconic cities to compete headtohead in standard and sprint distance triathlon for a. At the itu world triathlon series, the worlds fastest triathletes travel to iconic cities to compete headtohead in standard and sprint distance races for a chance to be crowned world champion.
Family aquathlon aj bell world triathlon leeds 2020. A poorly lit tunnel of about 40 meters length is to be crossed. The 2018 itu world triathlon grand final will celebrate the diversity of the sport of triathlon with athletes competing in elite, under 23, junior and elite paratriathlon categories as well as the u23jnr mixed team relay and age group standard and sprint distance. The half and full distances are commonly referred to as half ironman and ironman distances respectively.
The 2018 itu world triathlon series was the 10th season of the world triathlon series, the toplevel international series for triathlon, since its establishment in 2009. Itu is pleased to announce the new itu technical official 15 sep 2019. There are multiple rounds of competitions culminating in a grand final race. The 2017 world cup calendar will touch down in 17 cities, and includes a variety of new and familiar hosts on all five continents. Jul 23, 2019 the international triathlon union itu has announced the 2020 itu world triathlon series wts calendar, in a year that will also be marked by the tokyo 2020 olympic games. Jan 15, 2020 the itu world triathlon series will be celebrating its twelfth year in 2020.
With each itu world triathlon series event there will be an open age group race. The aj bell world triathlon leeds 2020 returns to the city for a fifth time on 67 june 2020, representing the pinnacle of triathlon competition in the uk and providing more than 5,000 recreational triathletes with the unique opportunity to compete on much of the same course as the worlds best. Entries open as itu world triathlon series returns to great. Experienced athletes are in for the perfect race prep, tackling a combination of disciplines each month.
Distances 2020 metasprint series aquathlon, duathlon. The 2019 itu long distance world championships took place in pontevedra, hometown of the spanish legend javier gomez, as part of the itu multisport world championship festival. Course maps 2019 itu world triathlon grand final lausanne. Dextro energy triathlon itu world championship series august 7, 2011 if you want to meet yesterdays winner helen jenkins then come on down to the oakley truck in the expo area of hyde park today at noon. Currently there are three different distance disciplines. Itu world triathlon yokohama, an iconic stop on the 2020 itu world triathlon series, will take place may 1617 in yokohama, japan. The international triathlon union itu today revealed the 2017 itu world triathlon series wts calendar. In this olympic games year the global triathlon series will only have 7 stops across 3 continents. Jul 19, 2019 itu is pleased to announce the 2020 itu world triathlon series wts calendar, in a year that will be marked by the tokyo 2020 olympic games, with eyes of the top triathletes in the world set on both goals. The world triathlon series is the pinnacle of elite triathlon racing, said itu president and ioc member marisol casado in the press release.
The itu world triathlon series will return to abu dhabi from march 5 to 7 on yas island. As in 2018, thousands of spectators will be offered an evening of worldclass action as triathlon quartets swim, bike and run over ultrashort distances in the. The community races that are a part of the 2020 itu world triathlon grand final are not draft legal, including the open sprint race. The discovery triathlon world cup cape town is back on sunday, 10 february 2019.
Itu is pleased to announce that the 2020 winter triathlon world sep 2019. Oct 30, 2014 here is an overview of the map and distances for 2015. Itu world triathlon stockholm, the penultimate stop of the 2017 itu world triathlon series, will take place aug 2627 in stockholm, sweden. Here is an overview of the map and distances for 2015. Recent news world triathlon board opens bidding process for events in 2021 the world triathlon executive board, which met via 08 may 2020 alistair brownlee to relive iconic cozumel 2016 grand final with fans on triathlonlive this weekend on saturday, 9 may at 6pm bst, twotime olympic and world 07 may 2020 in at the notsodeepend of lockdown with claire cashmore lockdown life has been. Itu world triathlon grand final gold coast will take place 1216 september in gold coast, australia itu world triathlon series wts. Bermuda is back on the schedule in april, which hosted its first ever itu world triathlon series event in 2018. Dextro energy triathlon itu world championship series. Results itu world triathlon grand final rotterdam 2017. Kickstart your 2020 with the aquathlon, roll and run at the duathlon, then combine all three disciplines at the triathlon. The itu world triathlon series is coming back to abu dhabi.
Entries open as itu world triathlon series returns to. He will take part in the itu world cup event in new plymouth, new zealand, on 31 march and plans to return to the world triathlon series at the bermuda stop. The wts once again gets underway in abu dhabi in march bermuda is back on the schedule in april, which hosted its first ever itu world triathlon series event in 2018 longtime host city yokohama will celebrate its. Long distance world championships to cap pontevedra.
Distances and map itu world triathlon stockholm 2017. If all three are in separate categories the distance is categorized by the bike. The british legs of the itu world triathlon series offer a worldclass racing experience, whether its your first triathlon. Jul 22, 2019 itu is pleased to announce the 2020 itu world triathlon series wts calendar, in a year that will be marked by the tokyo 2020 olympic games, with eyes of the top triathletes in the world set on both goals.
Course preliminary 2020 hamburg wasser world triathlon. Aug 29, 2019 the itu world triathlon grand final, held from aug. For next years event the finisher tshirt will be included in all distances. Gomez will be back to short distance racing after pursuing ironman distances for a year and a half. Apr 27, 2018 the itu world triathlon series includes 8 races across the globe.
This fun, friendly and familyorientated series eases newbies to the sport of triathlon. This site will bring you all of the latest wts news, results, rankings and more. Introducing a brand new event to the aj bell world triathlon leeds in 2020, the go tri family aquathlon. Itu world triathlon grand final lausanne will take place 30 august 1 september 2019 in lausanne, switzerland. The itu world triathlon series will be celebrating its twelfth year in 2020. A maximum of 65 men and 65 women will make up the elite category with up to 75 men and 75 women in the grand final. The itu world triathlon series is the international triathlon union s annual series of triathlon events used to crown an annual world champion. Dextro energy triathlon itu world championship series home.
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