Historical Partnership In Triathlon

International Triathlon Union (ITU) and Ironman forged an alliance to develop the sport of triathlon. The two giants of the sport will make collaborative efforts in standardised rules, anti-doping measures, safety and education.

ITU, the international governing body of triathlon, and Ironman, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced that they have agreed to cooperate to further develop and grow triathlon. After a week of meetings at Ironman headquarters in Florida, USA, leaders from both organisations decided on a growth framework. Among the key priorities the ITU and Ironman have agreed to, are working towards a single set of rules for long distance triathlon to be implemented in 2018, harmonising anti-doping efforts to continue to protect clean athletes and the integrity of the sport, and alignment of efforts to foster the growth and development of the sport specifically focused on safety and education.

The collaboration is prospected to lead the ITU being recognised as the singular international federation leading the sport of triathlon, and sanctioning selected Ironman events as international events.