How to Watch U.S. Triathletes at 2026 World Championships in Pontevedra

The streets of Pontevedra will come alive as thousands of triathletes march in the traditional Parade of Nations, opening the 2026 Championship Finals in style. 

Junior World Championships | Age Group Sprint Triathlon World Championships 

The first World Championship titles of race week are up for grabs Thursday morning as the Junior World Championships get underway. 

Representing the U.S. men are Brice Allen, Nathanael Hamilton, and Graham Hummel, while Louise Delgado, Amelia Avila, and Jenna Gilhooley take on the women’s race for Team USA. 

On Thursday afternoon, age group athletes will compete in the Sprint Triathlon World Championships. 

Live coverage: 

Junior Women: 4:15 a.m. ET / 1:15 a.m. PT (10:15 a.m. local time) 

Junior Men: 5:45 a.m. ET / 1:45 a.m. PT (11:45 a.m. local time) 

Para World Championships | U23 World Championships 

On Friday, Para World Championships takes center stage with 21 elite paratriathletes, including two guides, racing for world titles. 

Grace Norman (PTS5) will look to claim her third consecutive world title in the category, while Chris Hammer (PTS5) returns to defend his 2025 championship. 

The field also features several 2024 Paris Paralympians, including Howie Sanborn (PTWC), Mohamed Lahna (PTS2), Carson Clough (PTS4), Owen Cravens (PTVI), guided by Kevin McDowell, Kendall Gretsch (PTWC), Emi Perry (PTWC), Hailey Danz (PTS2), and Kelly Elminger (PTS4). 

Adding to the team are elite paratriathles Justin Pines (PTWC), Kyle Stepp (PTS2), Lucas Jundt (PTS3), and Zachary Osborne (PTS3). On the women’s side are Danielle Cummings (PTS4), Virginia Ogburn (PTS5), Kassandra Cass (PTS5) and McClain Hermes (PTVI), guided by Lisa Becharas. Notably, Becharas and Cass just competed in the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. 

Following the Para Triathlon World Championships, the next generation of U.S. elite athletes will take the course in the U23 Triathlon World Championships, with an eye toward the LA28 Olympic Games. 

Keller Norland, Porter Middaugh, Blake Bullard and Carter Stuhlmacher will represent the U.S. men, while Kelly Wetteland, Joy Gill, Chelsea Webber, Faith Duncan, and Naomi Ruff take on the women’s race. 

Live coverage: 

Paratriathlon: 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT (10 a.m. local time) 

U23 Women: 9:35 a.m. ET / 6:35 a.m. PT (3:35 p.m. local time) 

U23 Men: 11:35 a.m. ET / 8:35 a.m. PT (5:35 p.m. local time) 

Elite Women Championship Finals | Age Group Standard Triathlon World Championships | Age Group Aquabike World Championships 

Racing kicks off Saturday morning with the Age Group Standard Triathlon and Age Group Aquabike World Championships. 

Then, we turn to the Elite Women. Taylor Spivey leads the field as one of the most consistent U.S. competitors vying for the podium, recently placing second at the World Triathlon Championship Series Karlovy Vary. She’s joined by 2016 Rio Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen and 2024 Paris Olympian Kirsten Kasper, and USA TRI elite athletes Gina Sereno, Danielle Orie, and Erika Ackerlund. 

Live coverage: 

Elite Women: Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT (6 p.m. local time) 

Elite Men Championship Finals | Paratriathlon Mixed Relay World Championships | Junior/U23 Mixed Relay World Championships | Age Group Mixed Relay World Championships 

Sunday has a full slate of racing with the most energetic day of the weekend. 

The final day kicks off with the third-ever Para Mixed Relay World Championships, where the U.S. will look to defend its 2024 and 2025 world titles. The Junior/U23 Mixed Relay World Championships follow, bringing together the next generation of athletes for a team race of their own. 

Age Group Team USA athletes will then team up for the Age Group Mixed Relay World Championships, before the spotlight shifts to the Elite Men Championship Finals. 

Leading the field are Olympians Morgan Pearson and Seth Rider, joined by USA TRI elite athletes John Reed, Reese Vannerson, and Braxton Legg. 

The Championship Finals will officially come to a close with the Closing Ceremony, celebrating the athletes, teams, and unforgettable moments from Pontevedra. 

Live coverage: 

Paratriathlon Mixed Relay: 3 a.m. ET / Midnight PT (9 a.m. local time) 

Junior/U23 Mixed Relay: 5 a.m. ET / 2 a.m. PT (11 a.m. local time) 

Elite Men: Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT (6 p.m. local time)