Triathlon Ireland Explained

Triathlon Ireland, formerly the Irish Triathlon Association, is the governing body of triathlon, and duathlon,[1] on the island of Ireland.[2] It was founded in 1984.[3] Darren Coombes has been the CEO since 2020.[4] The organisation is one of a number of governing bodies based in Sports Campus Ireland in Fingal.[5] It joined the Olympic Federation of Ireland in 2000.[6]

The organisation supports both able-bodied and parasports.[7]

The organisation honours athletes of the year, and maintains a Hall of Fame, at their annual awards.[8]

The Irish Triathlon calendar of events runs to 200 events annually.[9] [10]

Adventure racing

Multisport races, with running, cycling and kayak stages in events like WAR (Wicklow Adventure Race) and Gaelforce West,[11] are also regulated by the organisation. There are also a few longer international-style adventure races lasting 24 hours and 36 hours, events like Beast of Ballyhoura and Cooley Raid.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TríSpórt duathlon - Triathlon Ireland . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130602040602/http://www.triathlonireland.com/index.php?id=107&nid=216 . 2 June 2013 . 23 October 2013.
  2. News: August 21, 2023 . Cork Ironman wasn't sanctioned, Triathlon Ireland says . .
  3. Web site: Staff Reporter . November 22, 2017 . Hell founder in hall of fame - Limerick Post News .
  4. Web site: July 22, 2020 . Triathlon Ireland Appoints New CEO .
  5. Web site: May 19, 2022 . Laura and Olivia among winners at Triathlon Ireland awards . Westmeath Independent.
  6. Web site: Ireland Summer Sports . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200417045228/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/countries/IRL/summer/ . 17 April 2020 . 20 February 2010 . SportsReference.com.
  7. Web site: Cunningham . Rachel . April 28, 2022 . Inclusive triathlon challenge invites participants to set their own pace . Dublin Gazette Newspapers - Dublin News, Sport and Lifestyle.
  8. Web site: December 15, 2017 . Maeve is Triathlon Ireland’s Junior Athlete of the Year . Connaught Telegraph.
  9. Web site: irishtriathlon.com . 23 November 2018 . irishtriathlon.com.
  10. Web site: Home . Triathlon Ireland.
  11. Web site: 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan . GaelForceEvents.com . pdf.
  12. Web site: Adventure races in Ireland . IrishTriathlon.com.

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