Paratriathlon

USA Triathlon’s mission is to grow, inspire and support the multisport community and provide resources that empower all members to reach their full potential. Multisport is a sport for everyone, including those with different abilities. Regardless of our differences, everyone should be able to experience the joy of crossing a finish line.

Fill out this Introductory Paratriathlete Questionnaire and contact paratriathlon@usatriathlon.org with any questions or to sign up for our Para Bulletin Newsletter. 

Paratriathlon FAQs

Join our upcoming Paratriathlon Interactive Info Session to learn about the sport from a USA Triathlon Paralympic medalist. They will be sharing their journey and answering your questions.

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Paratriathlon Resource Hub 

  • An young athlete wheels down the finishing chute in a racing wheelchair

    Adaptive Athletes

    USA Triathlon’s mission is to grow, inspire and support the multisport community and provide resources that empower all members to reach their full potential.

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  • Adaptive Events

    Whether it's your local race or the U.S. Paratriathlon National Championships, there's a race that's perfect for you! Learn more about your opportunities to participate in races, camps and more.

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  • Krige Schabort propels his racing wheelchair forward during a paratriathlon race. He is wearing a helmet and gloves.

    Adaptive Divisions

    We acknowledge and honor that paratriathlon is a form of adaptive multisport, and that many adaptive athletes consider themselves paratriathletes and vice versa.

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  • Howie Seaborn crossing the finish line.

    Military Programs

    In partnership with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and other Olympic and Paralympic entities within the United States, the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) supports eligible service and non-service connected military veterans in their efforts to represent the USA at the Paralympic Games, Olympic Games and other international sport competitions.

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  • An athlete with a prosthetic leg runs alongside a lake.

    Classification

    Classification provides a structure for Paralympic competition. The International Paralympic Committee has adopted a universal classification code in order to facilitate the implementation of accurate, reliable, and credible sport-specific classification systems.

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  • Grace Normal bites into her gold medal while standing on the podium at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

    Elite Paratriathlon Development

    Paratriathletes — chase your Paralympic dreams! USA Triathlon's high performance team is here to support your elite paratriathlon career.

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  • U.S. Triathlon National Team

    The best athletes in the sport of triathlon represent the U.S. at the elite level, from the continental Americas Triathlon to the World Triathlon Championship Series all the way to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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    Become a VI Guide

    If you are interested in guiding development or elite Paratriathletes please complete the Paratriathlon Guiding Questionnaire. This form will allow us to pair you with the most appropriate athletes and opportunities.

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