Triathlon
Para Triathlon was first seen at the Paralympic Games in Rio 2016 and debuted at the Commonwealth Games in 2018.
Athletes in 9 classifications compete across 3 disciplines with a 750 metre swim, 20km cycle and a 5km run/ wheelchair making up the triathlon race. Triathlons of different lengths and levels of challenge can be found across the country for beginners and experienced athletes. Athletes may participate with a guide, or a handbike and wheelchair where necessary.
Photo © Disability Sport Wales / Riley Sports Photography. Participants try para cycling on adapted bikes at insport Series: Swansea
Get Involved
To find out how to start participating in Triathlon you can refer to the Welsh Triathlon website and the DSW club finder.
National Governing Body for triathlon in Wales:
For more information about coaching and volunteering, please Contact Us.
Competitive Pathways
There are pathways that lead to:
Paralympic Games
Commonwealth Games
World ChampionshipsTo find out what your potential is and and for guidance in competitive pathways, please complete the Disability Sport Wales #inspireform.
Para Triathlon is contested in the Commonwealth Games, Paralympic Games, World Cup and World Series events.
Eligibility
To compete in Triathlon in a Paralympic pathway, a person must have an eligible impairment type. The eligible impairment types for Para Triathlon are
- Impaired muscle power
- Athetosis
- Impaired passive range of movement
- Hypertonia
- Limb deficiency
- Ataxia
- Visual Impairment
You can find out more about the eligible impairment types in Para Triathlon here
