We are thrilled to announce our success in the challenge awards presented by runners world and powered by lets do this taking 1st place in the best multisport events category. This is the fifth time london will host a leg of the itu world triathlon series itu wts. Discover, compare and book the best london sprint triathlons. Swim 1500m 1 lap bike 40km 4 lap run 10km 4 lap olympic westminster distance. The powerman duathlon world series is the major international duathlon series with 1020 middle to long distance races across the globe each year. Swim 750m 1 lap bike 20km 2 lap run 5km 2 lap olympic team relay distance. After taking a large chunck of the medals here in london at the 20 paratriathlon world championships, the london world paratriathlon. Ironman vr6 is now open to the entire ironman community and will be 5150 simulation. Uk triathlons events calendar 2020 2021 find a race. Itu has committed to support the development of paratriathlon for over 15 years. World paratriathlon event series continues in london. Fulon tri triathlon club, london the fulhambased fulon tri counts more than 300 members and is one of the largest in the capital, attracting people. Heres a breakdown of the four most common triathlon distances available. Each nf will be given a maximum of six athletes with the host nf being given a maximum of eight spots.
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. Compare the best triathlons in the uk as well as local events near you. Triathlon made its olympic debut at the sydney olympic games in 2000, and this distance has now been accepted as the standard distance for world triathlon series racing. We will start with the iron distance and work our way down through halfiron, olympic, and finally sprint. 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. London junior series race in individual races, compete for the regional series title or try to qualify to represent london. The brothers, who won gold and bronze at london 2012 are currently in the middle of their world triathlon series season. From 29 august to 1 september 2019, lausanne will host the grand final of the world triathlon series. The challenge awards aims to recognise the best challenge events, organisation, charities, communities and individuals over the 201819 season. More recently, the itu created a long distance race circuit with official world championships.
Triathlete the latest triathlon gear, training, nutrition. Sprint distances vary from race to race, but the other distances are consistent with the lengths shown in the table below. Elite men itu world triathlon series rankings 2019. They were at harewood house this morning the location for this years. Asiago will repeat as host of the 2020 itu winter triathlon world championships. The organisers of this years pruhealth world triathlon london have confirmed details of the full event schedule and announced the start of grandstand ticket sales. This site will bring you all of the latest wts news, results, rankings and more. Here is an overview of the map and distances for 2015. There are currently five sport classes for athletes with an impairment to compete in over the sprint paratriathlon distance of 750m swim, 20km bike hand biketandem, 5km run racing wheelchair at all itu paratriathlon sanctioned events each year. Itu is pleased to announce the new itu technical official 15 sep 2019. Itu hopes the team event will one day be an olympic event. Aug 17, 2011 itus sprint triathlon world championships set for this weekend the itus elite sprint triathlon world championships is set to take place this weekend in lausanne, switzerland, with a strong contingent of athletes looking to add a world championship to their names. With each itu world triathlon series event there will be an open age group race. Pruhealth world triathlon london gearing up to be great.
Itus sprint triathlon world championships set for this. The 2019 itu world triathlon series is the 11th season of the world triathlon series, the top level international series for triathlon, since its establishment in 2009. The final day of the itu world triathlon grand final lausanne started with the standard distance agegroup world championships. Before you register to qualify, please note the status of the. With the support of toptier partnerships and sponsorships the new series will allow for exponential growth in athlete prize money, tv coverage and sport. Frances david hauss jumps onto his bicycle during the transition from swimming to the cycling leg of the mens race in the itu world triathlon series, at hyde park in london on sept. Now in its 22nd year, the london triathlon has recently been voted for by you. Welcome to londons hyde park the climax of the 20 world. Our warm climate in april offers perfect conditions for racing. The itu world triathlon series is the international triathlon union s annual series of triathlon events used to crown an annual world champion. 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. On race day, you will be grouped in waves of based on those also going for age group qualification. Taking place on the 17 may at the fantastic eton dorney lake, one of the iconic venues for the 2012 london olympic games, eton sprints is the perfect event to.
The most comprehensive list of sprint triathlons in and near london in 2020 2021. The itus elite sprint triathlon world championships is set to take place this weekend in lausanne, switzerland, with a strong contingent of athletes looking to add a world championship to their names. Since 2009, londons hyde park has hosted a round of the itus professional world series with a sellout agegroup race taking place over the same weekend. After seven races across four continents, the battle. The itu host the top level international race series the itu world triathlon series and the itu triathlon world cup. Its legacy was sealed in 2012 when it hosted the olympic triathlon. I won my first world triathlon series medal here last year, which set me up for my best season to date. 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 sports newest olympic discipline of mixed relay. In 2011 the sprint distance world championship was incorporated into the series giving the same. 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. 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. Itu multisport championships schedule announced for townsville 2021. There are multiple rounds of competitions culminating in a grand final race.
Bermuda to host world triathlon 2018 2020 go to bermuda. Its the perfect distance to get a feel for the sport but for the most part its also perfectly achievable for a complete beginner. Mar 27, 2014 the organisers of this years pruhealth world triathlon london have confirmed details of the full event schedule and announced the start of grandstand ticket sales. Join team gosh in the london triathlon to help give seriously ill children the chance of a better future. With an inspirational performance from georgia taylorbrown taking her first world triathlon series win, to the thousands of amateur participants finishing on the blue carpet in millennium square having achieved their own personal goals, the 2019 aj. Jan 31, 2018 aj bell london triathlon sunday, august 5, 2018. Please select charity entry above either for individual or team relay entry. The 35yearold missed rio 2016 due to injury and is targeting tokyo 2020.
Complete coverage of the mens triathlon from london 2012. Itu world championship qualifier london triathlon live to tri. Given all this complexity, we attempt to break down the triathlon world records for the main four race distances. The bermuda tourism authority and the international triathlon union itu have signed a threeyear contract to host world triathlon series events with the first race to be held april 28 th, 2018 bermuda tourism authority ceo kevin dallas said. Trifind the american triathlon events calendar, keep up to date with latest triathlon news and events, bike events 2017, ironman triathlon, discovery triathlon, itu world triathlon series, mud obstacle course, triathlon world championships, olympic distance triathlon and more. Find out more about the agegroup triathlon and how to qualify here. With a variety of distances, routes and wave categories to choose from, the aj bell london triathlon offers options for athletes of all levels. If you would like to take on london triathlon for charity, you can view the official charities here. For next years event the finisher tshirt will be included in all distances. The international triathlon union itu is the international governing body for the multisport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and other nonstandard variations. The bermuda tourism authority and the international triathlon union itu have signed a threeyear contract to host world triathlon series events with the first race to be held april 28 th, 2018.
Discover, compare and book the best south east sprint triathlons. The most common triathlon distance follows international olympic guidelines. The accenture world triathlon mixed relay nottingham is set to welcome triathlon stars from around the globe. An ironman triathlon, perhaps the events most famous race, is a 2. Fulon tri triathlon club, london the fulhambased fulon tri counts more than 300 members and is one of the largest in the capital, attracting people from neighbourhoods like chelsea, putney.
To accomodate all different skill levels, there are several different distances for triathlon races. Athletes compete headtohead for points in these races that will determine the overall itu world champion. Limelight also finished in the top ten for best event organiser. Full highlights from the 2019 world championship decider in lausanne.
Itu is pleased to announce that the 2020 winter triathlon world sep 2019. Aug 06, 20 heres a breakdown of the four most common triathlon distances available. The itu world triathlon series is the international triathlon unions annual series of triathlon events used to crown an annual world champion. The season consisted of eight pairs of triathlon races for both a mens and womans competition, beginning on 8 march in abu dhabi, and concluding on 1 september with the grand final at lausanne, switzerland. What are the triathlon world records for each distance. Men tr02 triathlon 07 august 2012 london 2012 olympic games. 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 concluding on 16 september with the grand final at the gold. Run 3 km, ride 40 km and run 10 km between 6 pm gmt on friday, may 8 and 11.
These races are a great starting point for those wishing to enter their first triathlon event and offer a competitive introduction to the sport with the opportunity to claim points towards the. Im looking forward to racing the event over double the distance this year. Margo mackintosh shares antidoping violation experience. Beginning in 2009 the itu world triathlon series is a premier series which expanded the previous single world championship event into a series of seven, firstclass events and a grand final. 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. This race attracts more than 11,000 participants and 30,000 spectators each year, and has become a mustdo event on the triathlon circuit. Pruhealth world triathlon london gearing up to be great spectacle. London 2012 medallists nicola spirig, lisa norden and erin densham have surprised triathlon fans by confirming they will race against each other for the first. The series incorporates national, continental and world championships as well as numerous series races awarding points to crown an overall series winner at the end of the season after the world. Itu sprint distance triathlon world championships qualifier. The series took place during the 2012 summer olympic year with many countries using the results of some series races to determine which athletes would qualify to represent their nation in triathlon at the 2012 summer olympics. Over the next four weeks, starting on monday, we have top coaches ready to build your weekly workouts towards a virtual olympicdistance triathlon at the end of may. Usa triathlete sharon byun aims for fourth agegroup world championships in 2020.
The half and full distances are commonly referred to as half ironman and ironman distances respectively. Large scale events such as the itu worlds triathlon leeds and london. London is just one of ten triathlon england regions that provide an opportunity for young people to race against each other. Itu world triathlon series rankings are used to determine the best performing triathletes of the season. Worlds longest triathlon in 2015, extreme endurance adventurer sean conway became the first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of britain. The itu world triathlon series is the international triathlon unions annual series of triathlon. Gomez will be back to short distance racing after pursuing ironman distances for a year and a half. 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.
Sep 10, 2019 full highlights from the 2019 world championship decider in lausanne. New tos certification system to train the next generation of itu officials. Find a race is the uks most popular race marketplace, with over 3 million users a year using our database of over 2,500 events to discover, compare and book their next challenge. Chrissie wellington smashing the full distance world record at challenge roth in 2011. Britains jodie stimpson took gold at last years commonwealth games in a time of 1. Itu 2021 standard distance triathlon qualifier register.
At the itu world triathlon series, the world s fastest triathletes travel to iconic cities to compete headtohead in standard and sprint distance triathlon for a chance to be crowned world champion. Welcome to london s hyde park the climax of the 20 world. The most comprehensive list of sprint triathlons in the south east. The 2012 itu world triathlon series was a series of eight world championship triathlon events that led up to a grand final held in auckland, new zealand in october 2012.
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. The world triathlon series wts visited sydney, san diego, madrid, kitzbuhel, hamburg, london, stockholm, and auckland. An athletes final score is obtained by adding the five best scores in the itu world triathlon series events plus the points gained in the itu world championship. 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. Talented youngsters can compete in the youth and junior super series, and trial to be selected for their regional academy squad.