On December 11, 2010, IPC announced that paratriathlon was officially accepted into the Paralympic Games. Paratriathlon made its Paralympic debut at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games. At the Rio Games, USA Paratriathlon earned 4 medals, including a podium sweep in the PT2 category. USA Paratriathlon looks to build upon this success as the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games approach.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2020 TOKYO PARALYMPIC GAMES CAN BE FOUND HERE.
USAT has many of the greatest elite paratriathletes the world has ever seen.
Just like the rest of USA Triathlon, there are paratriathletes of all levels: beginners all the way to competitive racers. Although paratriathletes have some additional needs and a slightly different set of rules that govern their races, they seek no extraordinary waivers or undue assistance that would set them apart from the field. In fact, it is their ability to compete at every USAT sanctioned race that makes them a vibrant part of the USAT family.
Grassroots Paratriathlon
Are you new to the Paratriathlon scene or looking to get more information about Paratriathlon?Fill out this questionnaire so that USA Paratriathlon can get to know you better. Introductory Paratriathlete Questionnaire
To read more about grassroots paratriathlon activities for race directors, athletes, youth as well as the athlete development pipeline, and all things grassroots, click here.
Athlete Wellness Resources
USA Triathlon, in conjunction with the USOC, strives to provide resources and direction for anyone suffering with mental health issues. Mental health is a very important issue for USAT, and the following resources are being offered, so please check out the information in the below PDF's.
USOC Athlete Mental Wellness Referral Process
