Ignite the Spark

Celebrating the transformative power of multisport

Ignite the Spark celebrates the resilience, determination and dedication of our multisport community.

From our Olympic and Paralympic athletes to our amateur athletes, corporate partners, donors, race directors, coaches, and clubs, we all play a role in igniting the spark within our communities. The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are just the ignition to reinvigorate and fan the flames of multisport in the United States. We will celebrate the achievements of the 2024 U.S. Olympians and Paralympians before passing the torch to aspiring triathletes dreaming to compete on home soil at Los Angeles 2028.

Ignite the Spark, presented by Ka'Chava, is part of the USA Triathlon Foundation's Comprehensive Campaign to fuel the growth of our sport culminating with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. Please consider donating to the USA Triathlon Foundation! Each contribution helps transform lives through sport by providing opportunities to swim, bike, and run through the Foundation's Three Pillars:

Encourage Youth Participation
Inspire Pathways to Access and Inclusion
Ignite Olympic and Paralympic Dreams

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Stories

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"On your Mark, Go! Cause We are All Set" by Seedel Chris-Emenike
In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, check out this poem, written by 19-year-old artist, Seedel Chris-Emenike!
Read MoreNext slide: How U.S. Elite Triathletes Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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How U.S. Elite Triathletes Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
With Paris just around the corner this summer, let's take a look at how the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon teams will be selected.
Read MoreNext slide: Celebrating Women's Accomplishments in Triathlon
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Celebrating Women's Accomplishments in Triathlon
The multisport community is filled with powerful women who are collectively forging positive change and ensuring that spirit of multisport continues to become a place for everyone.
Read MoreNext slide: Elite Paratriathlete Owen Cravens Trains with Project Podium
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Elite Paratriathlete Owen Cravens Trains with Project Podium
PTVI athlete Owen Cravens' interest in multisport sparked early in life. Now, as a member of Project Podium, he’s gone from hoping to just make the 2024 Paralympic team to earning a spot on the podium.
Read MoreNext slide: Finding Passion for Multisport After Retirement
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Finding Passion for Multisport After Retirement
Jeff Carbiener turned a post-retirement exercise routine to a thriving multisport career.
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Everyone Has a Story
While elite athletes take center stage once every four years, age group athletes are the heart of the multisport community. No matter someone's skill level, age, or background, everyone's story of what first sparked their interest in the sport can ignite the same for others.
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Stay Informed
Keep your spark for elite triathlon alive with the Ignite the Spark Newsletter, USA Triathlon's email newsletter dedicated to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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