Triathle is a sub-sport of modern pentathlon consisting of running, swimming and shooting.
Sport Triathle is an event that involves cross country running, freestyle swimming, and laser pistol shooting in multiple sequences. The legs are raced with continuous transitions. Triathle competitions are held under rules of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM). The sequence of a triathle competition is: Pack Start (up to 25 m from the shooting station) Shooting (5 targets in 50 seconds) Swimming (25 to 50 m) Running (200 to 800 m) [...] Repetition of shooting, swimming and running according to the age group (2 to 4 repetitions) Finish: The first person crossing the finish line is the winner.
A triathle contains of the disciplines of a modern pentathlon: épée fencing and equestrian show jumping are omitted. Compared to another sport under the governance of the UIPM: triathle is a laser-run with additional swimming.
Triathle is a multisport in its own right with the focus on middle-distances. It bears strong resemblance to triathlon (swimming, cycling and running) which is an endurance sport.
Triathle World Championships The Triathle World Championships have been held since 2013. They are usually combined with biathle events. YearHost CityCountry2013 Limassol 2014 Puerto San José2015 Batumi2016 Sarasota 2017 Viveiro 2018 Hurghada 2019 St. Petersburg, Florida 2021 Weiden 2022 Machico 2023 Bali 2024 Port Said 2025 Mossel Bay 2026 Funchal 2027 Sanur 2028 Cape Town
Senior medallists Men 2015201620172018201920212022202320242025
Men's team 2016Not awarded2017Not awarded201820192021Not awardedNot awarded202220232024Not awarded2025
Women 2015201620172018201920212022202320242025
Women's team 2019Not awardedNot awarded2021Not awardedNot awarded20222023Not awardedNot awarded2024Not awardedNot awardedNot awarded2025Not awardedNot awarded
Mixed relay 2015201620172018201920212022202320242025
Sources
External links UIPM Triathle webpage Biathle/Triathle rules Information on Triathle (German) World Championships https://uipm.gem-technology.com/uipm-portal/public/competitions/false Biathle triathle past Results