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Triathlon

  • Paratriathlon

  • Paratriathlon is three sports in one; it is full of excitement, variety and challenge with something for everyone.

  • Getting Involved
  • Fancy getting involved with a sport full of variety, excitement, and challenge? Then paratriathlon could be the one for you!

  • Basics
  • Within the UK, British Triathlon runs the Paratriathlon Super Series catered for individuals with impairments and those looking to try the sport for the first time. These events include a Sprint; 750m Swim, 20km Bike, and 5km run/push, and Super Sprint; 400m Swim, 10km Bike, and 2.5km run/push. We also include a Duathlon and are planning an Aquathlon which are great opportunities to dip your toe into the sport.

  • Access
  • The Paratriathlon Super Series is catered towards individuals of all abilities, with courses created for access and with helpers on hand to support athletes transitioning from one discipline to the next Safety marshals and lifeguards are also always on hand to support alongside the event staff themselves. We only ask that participants are competent swimming the distance they have selected for safety.

  • Taking Part
  • Triathlon is a welcoming community of like-minded individuals looking to challenge themselves, feel the thrill of racing others, and ultimately cross the finish line having achieved something they have worked hard. For anyone looking to try the sport, sport, we always suggest they speak to their local triathlon club first and go along to a session where they can.

  • If it is your first time participating, the GO TRI events are fantastic, low cost, easy entry and many are disability friendly.

    If you are looking to progress and compete at an elite level, British Triathlon has a Talent Identification programme, which has already achieved significant success.

  • Join the team
  • Looking to be part of a team environment that encourages, supports, and strives for success? Then paratriathlon could be the one for you! Don’t worry, you don’t need to have a background in paratriathlon or even in swimming, cycling, or running. Learn about the Paratriathlon Super Series here www.britishtriathlon.org/paratriathlontalentid
  • Want to compete?
  • Looking to start your own journey into swim, bike and run? Dreaming of that gold medal moment? You don’t need to have a background in paratriathlon or even in swimming, cycling or running. The team that competed at Rio 2016 came from a wide variety of sports including swimming, athletics, football, cycling, rugby, surf lifesaving and rowing.

  • Eligibility
  • Paratriathlon has three classes, Visual impairments (PTVI), Standing (PTS) and Wheelchair users (PTWC). PTS encompasses individuals with neurological and limb impairments. You do not need to be classified to take part in the super series.

  • Equipment
  • PTS individuals will require access to a tri suit, wetsuit, road bike and trainers. Along with any prothesis they require to cycle or run. There are a lot of adaptions that can be made to bikes to support someone to take part.Find out more about how to get involved here: https://www.britishtriathlon.org/paratriathlontalentid


Find out more about how to get involved here: www.britishtriathlon.org/paratriathlontalentid

Contact British Triathlon www.britishtriathlon.org.about-us/contact-us