The 2025 European Triathlon Para Championships were held on 14 June 2025 in Besançon, France, at the Osselle-Routelle venue. The event was organized by Europe Triathlon and featured elite para triathletes from across the continent competing in six classification and two sex categories.2025 Europe Triathlon Para Championships Besançon – World TriathlonEurope Triathlon Para Championships – Besançon, 14/06/2025 – my.race|result

Background Besançon has a long-standing tradition of hosting para triathlon events, with its accessible terrain and supportive infrastructure making it a preferred venue for Europe Triathlon. The 2025 edition continued the legacy of inclusive competition, offering opportunities for athletes across multiple sport classes including PTWC (wheelchair), PTS2–PTS5 (standing), and PTVI (visually impaired).

Venue The championships took place at Osselle-Routelle, a scenic location near Besançon known for its open water and flat cycling routes. The course included: 750 m swim in the Doubs River 20 km bike circuit 5 km run loop

All segments were adapted for para athletes, with guide support for visually impaired competitors and handcycle provisions for wheelchair athletes.

Schedule The event was held on a single day, 14 June 2025, with races starting from 09:00 local time. Classification briefings and technical meetings were conducted on 13 June.

Participating nations Athletes from over 20 European nations participated, including delegations from France, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. Each country was allowed to enter up to two athletes per classification category.

Classification categories The following sport classes were contested: PTWC: Wheelchair users PTS2–PTS5: Standing athletes with varying levels of impairment PTVI: Visually impaired athletes with guide runners

Each classification had separate male and female events, with medals awarded accordingly.

Medal summary

Medalists PTS2 Men PTS2 Women PTS3 Men PTS3 Women PTS4 Men PTS4 Women PTS5 Men PTS5 Women PTVI Men PTVI Women PTWC Men PTWC Women

Organization and officials The event was overseen by Europe Triathlon technical delegates and classifiers. Local organizing committees ensured accessibility and athlete support, including medical services and equipment logistics.

References

External links Official event page – World Triathlon Live results and registration – my.race|result