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About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States.
Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 3,500 events and races and connects with and supports more than 300,000 unique active members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Purpose, Mission & Vision#
Purpose
Give everyone a chance to tri.
Whether you’re a first-timer or an Olympian or Paralympian, we’ve got a spot for you. At our core, we focus on access - removing financial barriers and promoting inclusion so every athlete has the chance to race toward their personal best. Whether you’re aiming to finish or win, it’s the effort that counts in experiencing the benefits of multisport.
Mission
Drive success for multisport from the starting line to lifelong love.
We’re dedicated to growing triathlon nationwide, uniting athletes of all backgrounds through swimming, biking, and running. Everyone is welcome, with opportunities for all to enjoy the sport and our vibrant community, no matter where they are on their journey.
Vision
Bring triathlon to new places, people, and possibilities.
We aim to restore triathlon’s prominence in our athletic landscape by bringing more races to communities, energizing towns with pride and inspiration. By reaching untapped demographics and reducing access barriers, we’ll help everyone see themselves as triathletes, driving growth and innovation from the 2028 World Stage and beyond.
Guiding Principles
- Service: We operate in a spirit of service and giving back, enabling the triathlon/multisport community to attain its goals and thrive. We offer best-in-class resources and support to engage and expand our community and are viewed as the expert for all those with a stake or interest in our sport.
- Excellence: We embody the aspirational ideals set by our Olympic and Paralympic athletes, reaching the highest performance levels in everything we do and setting new standards through creativity and innovation. We foster a best-in-class culture, mindset, and environment that inspires our community to achieve personal bests every day, both in sport and in life.
- Collaboration: We maximize reach and available resources through strategic partnerships. We actively seek opportunities to bring together members of our community to build relationships, share information and promote the benefits of cooperative goodwill.
- Belonging: We aspire to ensure that the sport reflects the country we represent. We value and embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We recognize that our differences make us stronger. We strive to break down economic and social barriers to triathlon and multisport and provide increased access and representation to underserved and underrepresented communities.
USA Triathlon Strategic Plan #
Elevate 2028: Focus Forward #
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