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Elite Development

Do you have what it takes to become a part of USA Triathlon's High Performance pipeline? USA Triathlon’s Talent ID Program, Youth, Junior & U23 Development Program and Paratriathlon Talent ID Program teams were created to support elite and up-and-coming athletes in pursuing their athletic dreams. Learn more about the sport of triathlon and USA Triathlon's programs that can help you start your elite triathlon journey.

swim exit Morgan Pearson
(Photo by Tommy Zaferes/World Triathlon)

Elite Development Pathways#

There are several paths to an elite triathlon career. Whether you're a collegiate swimmer or runner, a junior or U23 triathlete, or a paratriathlete, there's a pathway for you. Learn more below — including how to earn your elite license — and start your elite triathlon journey today.

  • Talent ID Program

    Follow in the footsteps of Olympic medalists Gwen Jorgensen, Katie Zaferes and Morgan Pearson. The Talent ID Program identifies, mentors and supports former collegiate runners and swimmers with unique skillsets that could translate to success in elite triathlon.

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  • Youth, Junior & U23 Development

    Young triathletes ages 13-19 — dream, plan and reach your goals! Learn about Youth & Junior Camps, high performance development teams and development races.

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  • Project Podium

    Project Podium is a daily high performance training environment, for college-aged triathletes chasing Olympic medals. Project Podium is a USA Triathlon men’s elite development program based at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.

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  • Paratriathlon Development

    Are you a para athlete interested in elite paratriathlon? The USA Paratriathlon Talent ID Program is a high performance program that finds, funds, advises, supports and mentors potential Paralympic athletes. 

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How to Earn Your Elite License#

If you plan to race professionally or semi-professionally, this is how to earn your elite license.

Elite Teams Qualification#

Olympic and Paralympic Games Selection Process#

World Triathlon Elite Event Qualification#

Other Events Criteria#