Long Distance Triathlon
World Triathlon is welcoming bids for the 2021 Winter Triathlon World Championships and World Cups
World Triathlon is pleased to announce that it has opened bidding for the Winter Triathlon World Cups and World Championships in 2021. With the World title awarded in Asiago (Italy) the last…Introducing Long Distance Triathlon
Following the triathlon format of swim-bike-run, long-distance events are usually held over double or triple the length of the standard races. Athletes must possess high levels of stamina and endurance, with races for the Elites lasting up to seven hours. One major difference between standard and long-distance events is that elite athletes are not allowed to draft on the bike, so many of the athletes come into the event from a strong cycling background.
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. Gomez did indeed power his way to the men’s gold, Belgium’s Alexandra Tondeur winning the Elite women’s race. You can find the full results here.
Latest Multisport News
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World Championships in 2020 approved; Zofingen, Brasilia and Chinese WC canceled
World Triathlon Executive Board, on a meeting held via teleconference, has approved some changes on the 2020...Jul 17, 2020 -
The Almere Multisport World Championships, moved to 2021
During a World Triathlon Board meeting held this Thursday, the Executive Board approved the postponement of...May 28, 2020 -
WTS Hamburg 2020 and the Mixed Relay World Championships, moved to September
The local organizer of the Hamburg World Triathlon Series and the Mixed Relay World Championships has...May 13, 2020 -
World Triathlon extends the suspension of activities until June 30
The World Triathlon Executive Board, met via teleconference this Friday morning, has decided to extend the...Apr 03, 2020 -
Fifth Australian title win in Australia for Loch Blatchford
At 79-years of age triathlon is not about the medals for Loch Blatchford, it is about the journey. On Sunday...Mar 17, 2020 -
WTS Abu Dhabi 2020 postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak
The International Triathlon Union, in consultation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has taken the decision...Feb 29, 2020 -
ITU moves 2020 Chengdu Mixed Relay Olympic Qualification Event to Valencia (Spain)
The International Triathlon Union, in consultation with the Chinese Triathlon Federation (CTSA), has taken the...Feb 26, 2020 -
Leboeuf and Modig earn the highest honours at Quebec S3 Winter Triathlon World Cup
Maxime Leboeuf (Canada) and Lovisa Modig (Sweden) were crowned champions at the 7th edition of the Quebec ITU...Feb 24, 2020
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Upcoming Events
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Postponed • Dates TBCAlmere, Netherlands
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20 Sep, 2020Zofingen, Switzerland • Start Lists
Latest Long Distance Triathlon Videos
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2020 Winter Triathlon World Championships highlights23 Feb, 2020 -
World Triathlete Myka Heard from Great Britain12 Jan, 2020 -
Season review: 2019 World Triathlete race action10 Jan, 2020 -
ANOC World Beach Games - Mixed Relay15 Oct, 2019 -
2019 ANOC World Beach Games - Aquathlon13 Oct, 2019