Age Group Team USA is a program for top U.S. amateur triathletes to represent their nation at the World Triathlon Age Group Championships. Since 1989, it has connected athletes to over 35 years of national pride, global competition, and community. Selection is performance-based, offering a chance to compete internationally alongside a passionate network of triathletes.
There are five ways to qualify for Team USA. View qualification criteria here.
Note: Exact disciplines and races can vary from year to year
Athletes are separated into five-year age groups (18-19, 20-24, etc., up to 90+).
2026-2027 Team USA World Championship and qualification events are below. Visit your event's tab to find information about the event. Age Group Team USA will be using TeamWorks for 2026 World Championship official communications.
Team kit information for Team USA competitors.
All 2026 Team USA Town Halls will be at 4 p.m. MST
Register for 2026 Town Halls here!
Feb. 4 - Recorded Town Hall
March 4 - Recorded Town Hall (PW: 0xJ$%e?h)
April 1 - Recorded Town Hall (PW: jx8G@8$q)
May 6 - Recorded Town Hall
June 3 - Recorded Town Hall
July 1 - Recorded Town Hall
Aug. 12 - Recorded Town Hall
Sept. 2 - Recorded Town Hall
Sept. 9 - Pontevedra Team Meeting
Oct. 7
Nov. 4
Dec. 2
Team USA is funded through the deposits paid by athletes on the team with some USA Triathlon partners creating cost offsets in other areas of need. An athlete's typical costs can be broken down into several categories:
All members of Team USA are expected to abide by USADA policies, protocols and rules. In-depth information and resources can be found on USA Triathlon's anti-doping page.
Age Group Team USA athletes earned 34 medals across four events, including eight gold medals, at the 2026 World Triathlon Age Group Championships, Sept. 23-27 in Pontevedra, Spain.
World Championships week is here! There’s a packed week of racing ahead in Pontevedra, Spain for the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Finals.
Over 600 Team USA athletes representing 48 states will race at the 2026 World Triathlon Age Group Championships, Sept. 23-27 in Pontevedra, Spain, across four disciplines.
PADOLA, Italy – Eight Age Group Team USA athletes competed at the 2026 World Triathlon Winter Championships Padola, held Feb. 26–27 in Padola, Italy, with four U.S. athletes earning six medals across the Winter Triathlon and Winter Duathlon Championshi...
