ITU World Triathlon Championship to kick off in Abu Dhabi

The 2025 ITU World Triathalon Championship is set to kick off on February 15 in Abu Dhabi's Al Hudayriat Island, bringing together the world's best triathletes for the first leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series. 

The opening round of the 2025 season attracts a star-studded line-up, with Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist Hayden Wilde set to compete in the men’s category, as well as rising stars Matt Aussie and Vasco Vilak of Portugal taking part in the men’s pro races.

The women’s pro category will see a strong field of German competitors led by Lisa Tertsch and Laura Lindemann, alongside current Olympic champion Gwen Jorgensen and defending champion Leonie Perreault.

The course features key viewing points for exciting spectacle, including the transition zone where competitors transition from swimming to cycling and then running; and the final stage where participants race to the finish line.

Powered by TAQA, the 2025 ITU World Triathlon Championship will also include a number of races across age groups and distances that suit everyone from adults and children to athletes with disabilities, making it ideal for professionals, beginners, or fitness enthusiasts, allowing them to compete in a prestigious global sporting event.

The junior race includes a 400m swim, a 10km bike ride, a 3.3km run and a team relay option, which allows teams of two to three to complete the course together, making it an opportunity for all levels of athletes.

Away from the race tracks, the race village offers a range of entertainment activities for athletes and spectators. Everyone will be able to watch the races on the big screen, in addition to a range of kiosks displaying triathlon products.