Can a kid do a triathlon?
Triathlons for children have become tremendously popular, drawing participants as young as 3 years old (who probably did not come up with the idea themselves). USA Triathlon, the sport’s governing body, said that in 2008 it had about 23,500 members who were under 18, up 36 percent from 2006.
What is the youngest age for triathlon?
So, what’s the minimum age to race triathlons? The minimum age to race a triathlon is 6 years. The 6 years limit is described in the under 15 racing category and grouped in the (6-8) age bracket.
Who is the youngest person to complete a full Ironman?
Hunter Lussi is the youngest Ironman Distance Finisher in the world. Two years ago, when he was just 13 years old, Hunter competed and broke an Ironman world record. A year later, at 14 year old, he won the 2.4-mile swim portion of the same event, lowering his overall finish time by almost two hours.
What can I expect from a kids triathlon?
The course will have a 50 meter or 150 meter swim, a four mile bike, and a one mile run. Boys and girls aged 11 and over will swim the longer distance, with kids aged 10 and under doing the shorter distance. Included with the June TRI for Kids entry is a TRI for KIDS shoulder bag.
What should a kid wear for a triathlon?
For the run, simply dress as you would if you were doing a running race. T-Shirt, shorts, and running shoes with socks will be the standard uniform. For some of the more competitive races, you may see youth in race singlets or other tri-specific gear.
Who is the youngest Ironman finisher?
Philip Graves (born 7 April 1989 in York) is a British triathlete. In 2009, he became the youngest triathlete to win an Ironman competition, at age 20, when he won the Ironman UK race.
How long does it take to train for first triathlon?
12 weeks
When to begin: In general, if you are aiming to complete your first sprint triathlon, plan for at least 12 weeks of training prior to your event. If you are very healthy, physically fit, and familiar with swimming, biking and running, an 8-week build program could be sufficient.
What is USA Triathlon doing to increase youth participation?
With a renewed focus on expanding outreach and engagement efforts to increase youth participation, USA Triathlon hopes to grow youth membership. Whether you’re just getting your start in multisport or have been racing in youth events for years, we wish you the best of luck on your multisport journey. Can’t find what you’re looking for?
How do I become a USA Triathlon partner or sponsor?
For more information on how to purchase the manual and the kit, please contact [email protected]. USA Triathlon is excited to announce youth specific partnerships. To become a youth partner or sponsor, please email [email protected].
What is the USA Triathlon Multisport curriculum?
Through research and collaboration with scholars in health, recreation, and physical education, USA Triathlon identified a need for multisport curriculum that could help support sport-camps and non-sport camps (with sport offerings) with a multisport based camp manual that is easy to follow and use.
What is the age range for the USA Triathlon SafeSport activity book?
Inspired by USA Swimming’s SafeSport activity book, the USA Triathlon SafeSport activity book is designed for kids aged 6-11 but anyone can enjoy the games and coloring! Click here to download the activity book today!