Triathlon
Dalian Wanda completes World Triathlon Corp takeover
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda has closed a deal to acquire World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), the parent company of the Ironman triathlon series.
US city to host Ironman showpiece
The Ironman triathlon organisation has announced it will return its showpiece event to the northern hemisphere after a one-year absence, with the 2017 70.3 World Championship to be hosted in the US city of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Montreal and Salinas join Triathlon World Cup calendar
Montreal in Canada and Salinas in Ecuador will make their Triathlon World Cup debuts next year after the International Triathlon Union unveiled a calendar of at least 10 events for the 2016 series.
Dalian Wanda secures World Triathlon Corp takeover
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda has strengthened its presence in the sports industry by securing a deal to acquire World Triathlon Corp, parent company of the Ironman Triathlon series.
Rotterdam to host new-look Paratriathlon Worlds
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has selected Rotterdam as the host of its 2016 Paratriathlon World Championships.
Dalian Wanda in exclusive talks to acquire World Triathlon Corp – report
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda is said to have entered into exclusive talks to acquire World Triathlon Corp, parent company of the Ironman Triathlon series.
ITU awards hosting rights for major events, suspends SportAccord membership
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has granted its 2018 World Triathlon Grand Final to the Gold Coast and assigned its inaugural 2017 Multisport World Championships Festival to the Canadian city of Penticton, while it has become the latest sports federation to cut its ties to SportAccord.
Tribe Solutions to go the distance with ITU
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has reached an agreement with Tribe Solutions to secure the Canadian-based company as its global merchandising and licensing partner.
World Triathlon Series secured by Lagardere Unlimited extension
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has said the future of its World Triathlon Series (WTS) has been secured through a new deal with Lagardère Unlimited, the sports marketing division of French media conglomerate Lagardère.
Leeds set to take over from London as World Triathlon Series host
The British Triathlon national governing body has put forward Leeds to host a leg of the International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Series following a UK-wide candidate city selection process.
Glasgow and Berlin set to host new European Sports Championships
The cities of Glasgow and Berlin are set to co-host a new European multi-sport event in 2018, it was announced today (Thursday).
World Triathlon Corp owner examining sale and IPO options – report
The owner of the Ironman Triathlon series is considering a potential sale or initial public offering (IPO) for its World Triathlon Corp subsidiary.
ETU awards new Elite Sprint Championships to French city
The European Triathlon Union (ETU) has awarded hosting rights for its inaugural Elite Sprint Championships to the French city of Châteauroux.
ETU goes to Austria again for Half Distance Championships
The European Half Distance Triathlon Championships will be held in Austria for the first time at Walchsee-Kaiserwinkl on August 21, 2016.
Triathlon’s Disneyland
The world’s first dedicated triathlon venue, TriHabitat, is looking to cash in on a sport that suffers from significant event-hosting challenges. Elisha Chauhan reports.
ITU opens bidding for new multi-sport event
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has opened a bidding process for a new multi-sport event it is launching in 2017.
Kitzbühel secures ETU Championships return after record 2014 event
The European Triathlon Union (ETU) has awarded its 2017 European Championships to Kitzbühel following the Austrian town’s successful staging of this year’s event.
ITU unveils World Triathlon Grand Final hosts
The International Triathlon Union has revealed that Mexico will host its World Triathlon Grand Final in 2016 while Rotterdam in the Netherlands will stage the 2017 edition of the showpiece.