World Triathlon Championship Finals bidding process now open
Yeray Vergara
June 14, 2024

The governing body for the 2027 Triathlon World Championship Finals and the 2028 Triathlon Multisport World Championships has opened the bidding process for the events.

The 2027 Triathlon World Championship Finals will crown world champions in Elite U23, Junior and Para triathlon, mixed relay and age-group standard distance and sprint.

The finals are the highlight of the annual World Triathlon calendar. In the last edition, held in Pontevedra, athletes from 61 countries were present and the number is expected to grow in the coming editions. The next edition, after passing through London, Budapest or Abu Dhabi, will be held again in Spain, specifically in Torremolinos in October this year, the 2025 edition will be held in Wollongong, Australia.

These finals are not only a sporting attraction, but also attract many international tourists, in addition to all the teams of each athlete with an estimated impact of more than 35 million euros. Interested cities must submit their applications by September 15, 2024 and the host city will be decided on December 10, 2024.

2028 MULTISPORT CHAMPIONSHIP

World Triathlon is also seeking a host city or region for the 2028 World Triathlon Multisport Championships. More than 4,000 athletes from around the world will enjoy another festival of sport at one of the pinnacle events in world triathlon.

The Multisport Championships, which made its debut on the World Triathlon calendar in 2017, brings together the world’s triathletes in a diverse format. Athletes will compete, from entry-level to elite, in six unique events: the Long Distance World Championships, the Duathlon World Championships (Sprint and Standard), the Cross Triathlon World Championships, the Cross Duathlon World Championships and the Aquathlon World Championships.

In 2023, the event was held in Ibiza, Spain, while in 2024 the Multisport community will meet in August in the city of Townsville, Australia. The 2025 Multisport Championships will see the return of the world championship races to Pontevedra, Spain. In 2026, the event will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, while in 2027 the Multisport champions will be crowned in Edmonton, Canada.

The Multisport Triathlon World Championships is more than just a sporting competition for athletes. It is also an important development opportunity from entry level to elite level, giving athletes from a wide range of age groups the opportunity to compete. The entire occasion is a visual spectacle designed to inspire and motivate, from the experienced to the newcomers. Interested cities must submit their applications by September 15, 2024 and the host city will be decided on December 10, 2024.

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