World Triathlon Championship Series Distance

Race Distances and Formats

The World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) is the pinnacle of professional triathlon racing, featuring the world's top athletes competing over various distances. The series consists of multiple races held worldwide, each with its own unique course and challenges.

Sprint Distance

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Swim: 750 meters

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Bike: 20 kilometers

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Run: 5 kilometers

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Format: One continuous loop for each discipline

Olympic Distance

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Swim: 1.5 kilometers

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Bike: 40 kilometers

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Run: 10 kilometers

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Format: One swim loop, followed by a bike loop and a run loop

Half-Ironman Distance

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Swim: 1.9 kilometers

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Bike: 90 kilometers

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Run: 21.1 kilometers (half marathon)

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Format: Two-loop swim, followed by a single bike loop and a single run loop

Race Progression and Points System

The WTCS races progress throughout the season, with athletes accumulating points based on their finishing positions. The top-ranked athletes at the end of the season are crowned World Triathlon Champions. *

Points are awarded to the top finishers in each race.

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Athletes earn more points for higher finishing positions.

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The overall World Triathlon Champion is the athlete with the most points at the end of the season.

Qualifying for the WTCS

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Athletes qualify for the WTCS based on their world ranking or through qualifying races.

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The top-ranked athletes in the world are automatically invited to compete in the WTCS.

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Other athletes can qualify through regional or continental championships.

Impact on the Sport

The WTCS has a significant impact on the sport of triathlon: *

Sets the standards for professional triathlon racing

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Inspires and motivates triathletes around the world

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Promotes the sport and attracts new participants