Training for an ironman

From Beginner to Ironman

The first time I entered a Sprint Triathlon I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I spent the 5

ITU Photographer’s Best of 2018 Gallery: Tommy Zaferes December 14, 2018
Tommy Zaferes (pronounced zah-fear-es) is the newest member of the ITU Media Team. Zaferes swam at the USA Olympic trials in 2008, took a year leave off from sport and then began his ITU career in 2010. While he still travels and trains full time with his wife (WTS star Katie Zaferes), and occasionally races […]
Pilot of Coach Education Partnership Program with Triathlon Ireland December 12, 2018
Since 2017, ITU Development has been working on the Coach Education Partnership Program. In September 2017, the ITU worked with Triathlon Ireland to pilot the delivery of ITU Level 1 coaching courses in Ireland using the ITU Online Education Hub and course resources. This has led to five successful Level 1 courses being delivered in […]
CAMTRI and Panam Sports invest in Americas’ new triathlon talents December 10, 2018
With the aim set in the PanAmerican Games, to be held next summer in Lima, PanAm Sports organized in Santo Domingo its latest Athlete Development Training Camp in conjunction with Americas Triathlon and the International Triathlon Union. Almost three weeks of intense training that gave athletes from 18 countries the opportunity to learn from experience, […]
ITU Photographer’s Best of 2018 Gallery: Delly Carr December 6, 2018
People keep asking me if I ever get bored or tired photographing ITU Triathlon. Each year, the athletes get faster. They get stronger. They reach higher levels of performance. I photograph Victory and Triumph. I photograph Disappointment and Misfortune. Laughs, smiles, blood, sweat and tears.
Triathlon Americas signs new Development contract and announces 2019 calendar December 6, 2018
The ITU is pleased to announce that it has signed the Development Grant contract with the American Triathlon Confederation (CAMTRI), which is aimed to support the athletes’ and coaches’ development and provide a sustainable structure for organising events and training camps and to support the activation of National Federations, as well as provide new and […]
ITU’s top 10 moments from the 2018 triathlon season December 5, 2018
Between February and November, the Triathlon and Multisport world was once again treated to non-stop action, with superb racing showcased across ITU World Triathlon Series, World Cup, Mixed Relay, Paratriathlon, Major Games and Mulitsport Festival events. The year was jam-packed with nail-biting finishes, inspiring courage, career milestone-makers and landmark global events. While it is hard […]
ITU signs a new development contract with the European Triathlon Union December 4, 2018
ITU is pleased to announce it has signed the Development Grant contract with the European Triathlon Union (ETU) for the year 2019. “I am really proud and excited with this contract, that will allow, once more, to help the development of triathlon in all regions in Europe”, said ITU President and IOC member, Marisol Casado. […]
Tamás Tóth elected Chair of the Athletes’ Committee December 4, 2018
ITU is pleased to announce that Hungarian triathlete Tamás Tóth has been elected as the Chair of the ITU Athletes’ Committee. Swedish triathlete Lisa Norden has been designated the Chair Deputy, and will represent the Athletes’ Committee when Mr. Tóth is not available. “I would like to thank Ms. Jessica Harrison for her hard work as […]
World Triathlete Desmond McHenry inducted into Triathlon Ireland Hall of Fame December 4, 2018
Irish triathlete Desmond McHenry inspires the world of triathlon and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame with great honour. Age group triathlete Desmond McHenry has been warmly inducted into the Triathlon Ireland Hall of Fame, on November 17, for his contribution and dedication to the sport. Involved in triathlon since the sport’s beginnings […]
ITU approves changes in the competition rules for 2019 November 30, 2018
The International Triathlon Union Executive Board, met in Luxor, Egypt, has approved some significant changes in the competition rules for the 2019 season. The changes, which include penalties, appeals, water temperature limits, water quality, eligibilities, changes of nationalities and mixed relay formats, among others, will be applied from January 1, 2019. “Our Technical Committee along […]