Elite Athletes

    The USA Triathlon Elite Athlete Hub supports athletes competing at the highest level of the sport. Bringing together essential resources, performance services, and critical updates, this page is designed to support preparation, competition, and success on the world stage.

    2026 Schedule 

    Meet the Teams 

    • National Team

      The U.S. Triathlon National Team represent the U.S. at the elite level, from Continental and World Cups to the World Triathlon Championship Series, and all the way to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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    • Development Team

      The USA Triathlon Development Team exists to identify, support, and elevate athletes with the potential to represent the United States on the world stage.

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    • Junior Team

      With several programs for Junior athletes, the Junior Team is designed for developing competitors with the potential to reach the elite and Olympic or Paralympic levels, the program emphasizes skill development and long-term progression.

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    Resources 

    • USA TRI Elite Program

      You are the face of USA TRI. Every post you share, every interview you give, and every moment you show up in your kit is an opportunity to build something bigger than any single race result.

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    • Elite Athlete Resources

      Access key documents, event and team selection criteria, and qualification standards for elite competition. This resource hub is your go-to for up-to-date policies, requirements, and program information.

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    • Elite Para Athlete Resources

      Find classification details, selection criteria, and qualification information specific to elite paratriathlon. This page houses essential documents and to support your pathway to elite competition.

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    • Elite Development Pathways

      USA Triathlon’s development pathways are built to help athletes navigate opportunities for growth, competition, and progression toward national teams and international racing.

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    • World Triathlon Nomination Deadlines

      View upcoming World Triathlon events alongside their corresponding nomination deadlines.

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    • SafeSport

      All athletes who wish to compete in Junior, U23, and Elite Triathlon categories at World Triathlon events are required to complete and pass the USA Triathlon Safe Sport tutorial. Directions for completing SafeSport can be found on the elite athlete resource pages.

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    • Anti-Doping Education Course

      Access essential information on anti-doping policies, testing, and athlete responsibilities. This page provides the resources you need to stay informed and compete clean.

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    Elite Athlete Opportunities 

    • SuperTri Pro Series

      Supertri has launched the Supertri Pro Series for 2026, expanding draft-legal racing opportunities for established and developing draft-legal athletes. The Pro Series Race in Austin on May 25, 2026, will feature a sprint distance, draft-legal format and is open to elite and draft-legal athletes.

      Athletes interested in being considered should review event details and complete the  interest form.

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    • Muscantine Triathlon

      The Muscantine Triathlon (Iowa) returns for its second year and will host an elite field on Saturday, Aug. 1. The event has confirmed a dedicated elite prize purse and athlete support package.

      Prize Purse: $5,000 to $500 (1st-10th)

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