Goal of project

The primary objective of this project is to provide support, resources, and expertise to athletes from emerging/developing National Federations (NF Group* 2, 3B, 3A) with the potential to compete at the World Triathlon Cup level and qualify for the Upcoming Olympic Games.  (*Note: for NF Groups please visit National Federation Survey)

TEAM WORLD TRIATHLON PROJECT OVERVIEW
LOS ANGELES 2028 OLYMPIC CYCLE

Team World Triathlon Project Principles

- Athletes must have been born in 1998 or later.
- Athletes must have at least two remarkable results (finishing in the top 66 % of the field), one from a Triathlon Continental Cup and one from the Triathlon Continental Championships (sprint or Olympic distance) in the past 12 months (preferably in 2024).
- Athletes must belong to a developing National Federation (NF Group 2, 3B, 3A) in good standing with World Triathlon.
- Athletes must be registered and in good standing with their National Federations and have shown the ability to race at a high level.
- The athletes nominated should be committed to competing in the long term and have the Olympic Games as an ultimate objective.

Team World Triathlon Project Outlines

- Provide support, resources and expertise to athletes from Group 2, 3B, 3A National Federations with the potential to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
- Looking after young talent, facilitating their athlete careers from junior to elite, aiming for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games and beyond
- Born in 1998 or later (*age exception may apply during the OQ period considering the rankings for various pathways)
- Candidates must be in the top 250 of the World Triathlon Ranking when applying for a specific project.
- Projects are held in conjunction with World Cup (Continental Cup) events (3-5 events / year) + additional days, and activities may apply
- Gender consideration in selection: 50 % female (5 men & 5 women)
- Female-specific considerations
- Support for a maximum of two (2) Olympic Cycles
- Team World Triathlon members - Code of Conduct to be signed

Onsite Support:

- Five (5) days accommodation with full board
- Travel stipend: 60% of light fare or a maximum of 750 USD / member/project
- Massage & Physiotherapy leading up to the event
- Bike mechanic support linked to the event
- Training facility booking
- Training facilitation by Team Manager

Olympic Qualification | LA 2028 to be confirmed in 2026

Olympic Qualification Pathways
- Olympic Ranking
- World Ranking (Continental New Flag)
- IOC Universality Places &  Refugee Team

Scholarship Opportunities for Athletes

IOC Olympic Solidarity
World Triathlon Athlete Scholarship

Team World Triathlon 2025-2028

1st year: Selection Team – Monitoring athletes’ performance and giving opportunities considering financial and geographical sustainability. (World Cups, Continental Cups)
2nd year: Selection Team – Monitoring athletes’ performance and giving opportunities considering financial and geographical sustainability. (World Cups, Continental Cups) until the OQ period starts. After the OQ period starts, the project focuses on athletes who show potential to be qualified.
3rd year: Focusing on athletes who are showing potential to be qualified
4th year: Focusing only on athletes who are in qualifying position for LA 2028

Team World Triathlon Specific Project Description and Application are available on triathlon.org under Development yearly and will be announced at the beginning of the new season. World Triathlon will announce the 2025 Team World Triathlon projects early next year. Stay tuned.

For more information on the Team World Triathlon project, please contact Zita Csovelyak, Head of National Federation Services & Development, at zita@triathlon.org.