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The Team USA experience is more than just a chance to represent the red, white and blue. It's a lifelong community.
Tim Yount

USA Triathlon is committed to ensuring fair qualification opportunities following the cancellation of the Sprint and Para National Championships. Athletes can qualify through two paths:

  • Criteria #1: Olympic-distance athletes who finished in the top 50% of their age group and were registered for the Sprint will automatically receive a qualification email
  • Criteria #2 (Deadline - Dec. 31): Sprint-registered athletes may also qualify by demonstrating a top 25% finish in another 2025 sprint race. To submit your results, please complete this form. Our team will verify submissions and send qualification letters once confirmed.

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.

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  • Exclusive access to Team USA travel packages
  • Dedicated Team USA communication platform
  • Seasonal and event specific checklists
  • On site support staff at select events (Doctor/bike mechanic/massage therapist)

Athletes must be U.S. Citizens or Nationals. There are five ways to qualify for Team USA

View Qualification Criteria

While exact disciplines and races vary from year to year, athletes can generally compete in World Championships for the following:

    • Triathlon (Sprint, Olympic-Distance, Long Course)
    • Duathlon (Sprint, Standard, Long Distance)
    • Aquathlon (Standard)
    • Aquabike (Standard, Long Course)
    • Cross (Triathlon and Duathlon; distances vary by location)
    • Winter (Run, bike ski; distances vary by location)

Athletes are separated into five-year age groups (18-19, 20-24, etc., up to 90+).

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:

  • $110 Spot Fee: Confirms your roster spot (non-refundable)
  • $160 - $400 Event Entry Fee: to be paid when World Triathlon announces the fee
  • $170 - $220 Race Uniform: mandatory Team USA ordered through Zoot. Can be customized with athlete name
  • $110 Team Kit: shorts and top worn at Parade of Nations event, throughout race week
  • $500 - $1,500 International Travel: flights can be arranged through USA Triathlon travel partner or independently
  • $200 - $320/day Lodging/Food/Bike Shipping/Rentals/Other: travel packages offered through USA Triathlon travel partner or independently

Qualification Criteria#

There are five ways to qualify for Team USA. Qualifiers must also meet the following eligibility requirements: All Team USA athletes are required to be Citizens or Nationals of the United States. If an athlete has the nationality of two or more countries, the Athlete can choose the National Federation they want to represent. The athlete must choose their sporting nationality before their first participation in a World Triathlon Event. Athletes with previous participation in World Triathlon events who want to change their sporting nationality can go through the change of nationality process outlined in the World Triathlon Constitution [section 55.2(b)].

  • Team USA Events

    All 2025 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 2025 World Championship official communications.

    EVENT INFORMATION
  • Team USA Kits

    Parade and competition kit information for Team USA competitors.

    KIT INFORMATION, opens in a new tab

2025 Town Hall Dates:

Jan. 8 - 4 p.m. MST - January Recorded Town Hall

Feb. 5 - 4 p.m. MST - February Recorded Town Hall | First-Timers Meeting Recording

March 12 - 4 p.m. MST - March Recorded Town Hall

April 2 - 4 p.m. MST - April Town Hall Recap (PDF with Notes)

May 7 - 4 p.m. MST - May Recorded Town Hall

June 11 - 4 p.m. MST - June Recorded Town Hall

  • Note: Information before 38:30 is general Team USA information & any details after 38:30 is specifically for the 2025 Pontevedra team

July 9 - 4 p.m. MST - July Recorded Town Hall

Aug. 13 - 4 p.m. MST - August Recorded Town Hall

Sept. 3 - 4 p.m. MST

Oct. 8 - 4 p.m. MST

Nov. 5 - 4 p.m. MST

Dec. 3 - 4 p.m. MST

Watch past Team USA Town Halls

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.


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