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.

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    Meet the Teams 

    • USA TRI National Team

      Our best on the world stage. The USA TRI National Team races at the sport's highest level —the World Triathlon Championship Series, World Triathlon Para Series, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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    • USA TRI Development Team

      Tomorrow's future stars. The USA TRI Development Team creates a clear pathway from promise to podium by investing in performance, progression, and people.

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    • USA TRI Junior Team

      The first step on the pathway. The USA TRI Junior Team develops young athletes with the potential to reach the Olympic and Paralympic levels.

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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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