Olympic Triathlons
- Herbalife24 Triathlon17MAY2020
Herbalife24 Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Los Angeles22.0 mi • 3.1 mi$25 - $345 - Grand Rapids Triathlon14JUN2020
Grand Rapids Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Ada1.2 mi • 0.9 mi • 0.5 mi$35 - $405 - Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon7JUN2020
Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon
Olympic ‧ San Francisco$425 - $750 - Donner Lake Triathlon18JUL2020
Donner Lake Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Truckee$36 - $296 - Lake Tahoe Triathlon22AUG2020
Lake Tahoe Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Tahoma$46 - $296 - Michigan Titanium 15AUG2020
Michigan Titanium
Multi-Sport ‧ Kalamazoo2.4 mi • 1.2 mi • 0.9 mi$20 - $620 - California Triathlons21JUN2020
California Triathlons
Triathlon ‧ Pleasanton - Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival - Day 220JUN2020
Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival - Day 2
Multi-Sport ‧ Sunriver26.2 mi • 13.1 mi • 6.2 mi • 3.1 mi - Open Options Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon12JUL2020
Open Options Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon
Triathlon ‧ Shawnee - White Mountains Triathlon27JUN2020
White Mountains Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Lisbon - Folsom Lake International Triathlon 9MAY2020
Folsom Lake International Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Granite Bay0.9 mi - Lake Milton Triathlon13JUL2020
Lake Milton Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Lake Milton - Onion Man Triathlon24MAY2020
Onion Man Triathlon
Olympic ‧ Walla Walla - Greenfield Light Life Triathlon2AUG2020
Greenfield Light Life Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Greenfield - Edinboro Triathlon6JUN2020
Edinboro Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Edinboro - Greenfield LightLife Triathlon2AUG2020
Greenfield LightLife Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Greenfield - Mountain Man Triathlon12JUL2020
Mountain Man Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Flagstaff - Maple Grove Triathlon22AUG2020
Maple Grove Triathlon
Multi-Sport ‧ Maple Grove30.3 mi • 17.4 mi$95 - Lums Pond21JUN2020
Lums Pond
Triathlon ‧ Bear - Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon12SEP2020
Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Gulf Shores - General Smallwood Triathlon20JUN2020
General Smallwood Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Indian Head - Tinman Triathlon9MAY2020
Tinman Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Morris - Lifetime CapTex Triathlon25MAY2020
Lifetime CapTex Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Austin$69 - Silverlake Triathlon24MAY2020
Silverlake Triathlon
Triathlon ‧ Pearland$65 - $105
About Olympic Triathlons in the USA
The Olympic DistanceTriathlon, aka the Standard Distance Triathlon, is made up of a 1500m swim, a 40k cycle and 10k run. This distance was introduced to the Olympics at Sydney 2000, and the sport has grown in popularity ever since. Now, there are over 4 million Americans taking part in triathlon events. Olympic distance triathlons are the standard length of competition recognised by the ITU (International Triathlon Union) which runs the World Triathlon Series events.
As with all triathlon events, be aware of the kit list required for each event. The equipment required may vary from race to race, however there are a few essentials for every triathlon event that you should be aware of. We’ve put together a list of essentials for any triathlon event, which should hopefully give you a head start in your race preparation.
What is the average time to complete an Olympic Triathlon?
A strong time for an amateur would be anything under the three hour mark. However to get to this level will require a decent level of investment in training. Top professionals will complete these events in under two hours. The world record Olympic distance time is 1 hour 39 minutes and 50 seconds, set by Simon Lessing in 1996.
How long should I train for an Olympic triathlon?
Starting from the ground up, we’d recommend you train well for around 12 weeks prior to an Olympic Triathlon event, especially if you want to post a competitive time. Following a tried and tested training programme can help with motivation and allow you to better track your progress. There are plenty of tri clubs in the USA, which will help you through training and you can make friends along the way. After a couple of these events, why not test your mettle with a Middle Distance or even a Full Distance Triathlon?