As part of World Triathlon’s ongoing commitment to event, athlete and coach development, a series of regional development camps and competitions were held in May across Europe and the Americas. These camps were held alongside World Triathlon Development Regional Cups, providing athletes and coaches from emerging National Federations with valuable opportunities to build skills, gain international racing experience, collect World Triathlon Ranking points and strengthen regional development in Triathlon coaching and race and athlete preparedness.
With strong participation from across continents and increasing female representation, the camps also featured mentorship from elite athletes and Olympians, creating a powerful environment for growth, inspiration, and performance progression.
The 2025 Alicante Europe Triathlon - World Triathlon Juniors Skill Development Camp was made available to athletes and their coaches from Category 2, 3A, and 3B National Federations. The camp welcomed 23 participants, including athletes from Lithuania, Malta, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia, with a 26% female participation rate. With a focus on skill development, coaching collaboration, and shared learning between coaches and athletes, the overwhelming highlight was the involvement of special guests and Olympians Roberto Sanchez Mantecon (ESP), Lasse Luhrs (GER), and Jawad Abdelmoula (MAR), who shared their experience and insights with the next generation.
“The participants had the opportunity to train with Olympians such as Roberto Sánchez Mantecón, Lasse Lührs, and Jawad Abdelmoula. They also had the chance to swim alongside David Cantero, U23 World Champion, whose presence and humble attitude served as a powerful source of inspiration. Many young athletes expressed how surreal it felt to share the training with someone they usually watch on international broadcasts. This level of access created an atmosphere of motivation and mentorship that was one of the camp’s most valued aspects, leaving a lasting impact on every athlete present.” - Vicent Beltran (ESP), TRI Head Coach.
May 12- 15th, a preparation camp was held for athletes, leading into the 2025 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Amatique Bay, Guatemala. The camp brought together 16 athletes from Guatemala, Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Honduras, and Cuba, with a strong 40% female participation rate. The camp focused on testing, race-specific preparation, skill refinement, understanding high-performing behaviour, and fostering regional collaboration. The camp provided a valuable opportunity for athletes and coaches to fine-tune performance in the lead-up to competition.
“It is great to see the growth in the number of coaches compared with last year. And I am happy to see that the camp helped the athletes in improving further.” - Mario Cordon (GUA), Head Coach
Prior to the 2025 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Encarnacion, Paraguay, a World Triathlon Development training camp was held. Twenty-four athletes from Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, and Uruguay were welcomed. With 40% female participation, the event highlighted growing gender balance and regional development in triathlon. Athletes gained valuable international racing experience while strengthening connections across South American federations. The competition served as an essential platform for performance progression and talent identification.
“Providing this training course for athletes of different ages, and from various developing countries, was a deeply enriching and meaningful experience. For many, this was their first time participating in an international training environment, making each day a unique opportunity for learning and growth.” ~ Andrea Barraza (MEX), Head Coach
'I want to express my special greetings and thanks to Miss Andrea for leading this Training Camp so well. It has been one of the most beautiful experiences in every sense of the word, from learning to sharing ideas, and from sharing a moment of friendship, I take away a great friendship with you all. Thank you.' ~ Angelo Ballon (PER), Athlete
A training camp was held in conjunction with the 2025 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Salinas to support athlete preparation and development. The camp hosted 22 participants from Aruba, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Panama.
With 31% female representation. Athletes focused on refining race strategies and technical skills and gaining valuable international exposure. The camp fostered collaboration among regional federations and provided a strong foundation for competitive performance.
