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International Triathlon Associations
International Triathlon Union (ITU)
The International Triathlon Union is the international governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and other nonstandard variations. The ITU host the top level international race series the ITU World Triathlon Series and the ITU Triathlon World Cup. They are also associated with the International Olympic Committee.
Olympic-distance triathlon consists of a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike ride and a 10K run.
https://www.triathlon.org/
Olympic-distance triathlon consists of a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike ride and a 10K run.
https://www.triathlon.org/
Ironman Triathlon
The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) is a business corporation, owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group, that produces the Ironman Triathlon, Ironman 70.3, the 5150 series of triathlon races, and other sports events.
This is the icon in the Triathlon sport & business. To quote their site:
Whoever finishes first, We'll call him the Ironman
During an awards banquet for the Waikiki Swim Club, John Collins, a Naval Officer stationed in Hawai`i, and his fellow athletes began debating which athletes were the fittest: swimmers, bikers, or runners. Later, he and his wife Judy, who had both participated in new competitions known as triathlons in San Diego, decided to combine three of the toughest existing endurance races on the island. On February 18, 1978, 15 competitors, including Collins, came to the shores of Waikiki to take on the first-ever "Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon." Originally from: https://www.ironman.com/triathlon/history.aspx#ixzz5xc0hHmXp https://www.ironman.com/ |
The Ironman competition typically consists of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a 26.22-mile (42.20 km) marathon run.
And then there is also the 70.3 Ironman also known as a Half Ironman, organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). The "70.3" refers to the total distance in miles (113.0 km) covered in the race, consisting of a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim, a 56-mile (90 km) bike ride, and a 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run.
Though this may seem like an impossibly high goal for most people, there is on their site an "Ironman University" where one can get training information and so on.
https://u.ironman.com/courses/introduction-triathlon
And then there is also the 70.3 Ironman also known as a Half Ironman, organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). The "70.3" refers to the total distance in miles (113.0 km) covered in the race, consisting of a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim, a 56-mile (90 km) bike ride, and a 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run.
Though this may seem like an impossibly high goal for most people, there is on their site an "Ironman University" where one can get training information and so on.
https://u.ironman.com/courses/introduction-triathlon
IMG Sports and Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Series
Founded in 1960 IMG Sports, (International Management Group) is the world’s premier global sports, and talent management company. Headquartered in New York City and owned by William Morris Endeavor and Silver Lake Partners since 2013 IMG operates in more than 30 countries and has extensive sports training programs, develops local, national and international leagues, provides assistance in marketing, media and licensing for numerous brands, and innumerable sports organizations. To give some idea of their diversified interests they own and manage IMG Models, football leagues, including EuroLeague and EuroCup Basketball, Bull riding, Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, Miss Universe, Stars on Ice, 12 of the most famous golfing events in the world, the UFC, five of the world’s best known annual motorsports, events, World’s Strongest Man competition, Surfing, Table Tennis, Tennis, and, three major Triathlon events: Escape from Alcatraz, one of the world’s toughest Ironman competitions, as well as the London and San Diego Triathlons.
The Escape from Alcatraz Series isn’t just in the San Francisco Bay either, they also for example host the Beijing International Triathlon every year, and others around the world which are qualifying races for the big event final event in San Francisco Bay. All by itself the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Series is a huge industry.
"IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in more than 30 countries
The company represents and manages some of the world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specialises in sports training; league development; and marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organisations and collegiate institutions. IMG is part of the Endeavor, formerly WME | IMG, network,
http://pem.events/organizer/img/
"Premier Event Management (PEM) is an industry leading endurance sports production company specializing in running, triathlon, and cycling events. We produce and manage close to 25 high quality events each year including regional, national, and international competitions. The New Orleans based company was formed in 1993 with its founders having race management experience since the late 1970’s."
www.imgevents.com
http://www.escapealcatraztri.com/
The Escape from Alcatraz Series isn’t just in the San Francisco Bay either, they also for example host the Beijing International Triathlon every year, and others around the world which are qualifying races for the big event final event in San Francisco Bay. All by itself the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Series is a huge industry.
"IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in more than 30 countries
The company represents and manages some of the world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specialises in sports training; league development; and marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organisations and collegiate institutions. IMG is part of the Endeavor, formerly WME | IMG, network,
http://pem.events/organizer/img/
"Premier Event Management (PEM) is an industry leading endurance sports production company specializing in running, triathlon, and cycling events. We produce and manage close to 25 high quality events each year including regional, national, and international competitions. The New Orleans based company was formed in 1993 with its founders having race management experience since the late 1970’s."
www.imgevents.com
http://www.escapealcatraztri.com/
Asian Triathlon Confederation
History of Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC)
Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC) was established in 1991 to develop the future of triathlon in greater Asia. Currently 35 national federations affiliated.
International Triathlon Union was formed 1989 in France and the Constitution was approved at Avignon, it was felt in 1991 that it was long time that the most populated Contingent have not its own governing body. The time came on 28th June 1991 during the time of Beijing International Triathlon Mr. Les McDonald the President of ITU got representative from China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea and Singapore together and they drafted the Constitution for Asia to be known as Asian Triathlon Confederation and the abbreviation to be known as ASTC, thus it does not conflict with African Triathlon.
1992, after approving the constitution China was asked to nominate the President and they nominated Mr. Lou Dapeng, who was an Executive Board member of the International Athletic Federation and Vice President of the Asian Athletic Association at that time. Mr. Nakaji Shimizu from Japan and Mr. Hong Seoki-Kyo from Korea were elected as Vice President. Mr. Masao Nakayama from Japan was elected as Secretary General and Mr. N. Ramachandaran was elected as Treasurer.
https://astc.triathlon.org/
Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC) was established in 1991 to develop the future of triathlon in greater Asia. Currently 35 national federations affiliated.
International Triathlon Union was formed 1989 in France and the Constitution was approved at Avignon, it was felt in 1991 that it was long time that the most populated Contingent have not its own governing body. The time came on 28th June 1991 during the time of Beijing International Triathlon Mr. Les McDonald the President of ITU got representative from China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea and Singapore together and they drafted the Constitution for Asia to be known as Asian Triathlon Confederation and the abbreviation to be known as ASTC, thus it does not conflict with African Triathlon.
1992, after approving the constitution China was asked to nominate the President and they nominated Mr. Lou Dapeng, who was an Executive Board member of the International Athletic Federation and Vice President of the Asian Athletic Association at that time. Mr. Nakaji Shimizu from Japan and Mr. Hong Seoki-Kyo from Korea were elected as Vice President. Mr. Masao Nakayama from Japan was elected as Secretary General and Mr. N. Ramachandaran was elected as Treasurer.
https://astc.triathlon.org/