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The ITU has committed to support the development of paratriathlon for over 15 years. There are currently six categories for athletes with a disability to compete in over the sprint paratriathlon distance of 750m swim, 20km bike (handcycle/tandem), 5km run (wheelchair) at the different ITU races each season, including the ITU World Triathlon Championships.

The goals of the ITU Paratriathlon Committee are:

     
  • To oversee the development of Paratriathlon within the triathlon community by growing participation at all levels, building a pathway to, and developing, elite performance, evolving events and building profile.
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  • To upholding ethical principles and fair play at all times including moving towards an evidence based Classification System.
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  • To work with the IPC in preparation for the debut of Paratriathlon in the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, to promote the Paralympic values and to foster the growth of Paratriathlon as it becomes an integral and contributing part of the Paralympic movement.

ITU Paratriathlon Committee

Grant Darby - Canada (Chair)
Michael Ziv - Israel
Jon Beeson - USA
Renato Bertrandi - Italy
Dierk Brandewinder - Germany
Cornelio Rodrigues Serrano - Ecuador
Dr Debbie Alexander - South Africa

Regional Members

Ms Jin Wen - China
Mark Barfield - Great Britain

Marguerite Christophers - Head of Classification

Eric Angstadt Torres - ITU Staff representative
Dr Sarah Springman - Board representative (Vice President)

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