How many people participate in triathlons each year?

How many people participate in triathlons each year?

Amongst people in the United States aged six years and older, the number of participants in triathlons amounted to approximately 4.04 million in 2017, down from 4.08 million the previous year.

How many Ironman athletes are there?

The event saw more than 2,000 athletes start the race. Competitors ranged in age from 19-75 years old. The event led athletes along a 2.4-mile swim, 116-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run throughout southeastern Tennessee and its surrounding areas for an extended-length course total of 144.6 miles.

How many Iron Man Triathlon are there?

Ironman triathlons are a huge test of mental and physical endurance, and require serious training and commitment. The format was first originated in 1978 in Hawaii. Official Ironman branded triathlons are organised by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). There are twelve official Ironman events in the USA.

How many people compete in the Ironman World Championships?

Each year, more than 80,000 athletes vie for slots to the IRONMAN World Championship at qualifying IRONMAN events worldwide—while only approximately 2,000 make it to the starting line on race day.

Who is the youngest person to complete an Ironman?

Hunter Lussi is the youngest Ironman Distance Finisher in the world. Two years ago, when he was just 13 years old, Hunter competed and broke an Ironman world record. A year later, at 14 year old, he won the 2.4-mile swim portion of the same event, lowering his overall finish time by almost two hours.

How much money do Ironman winners get?

The 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championship on 18 September features a stellar field of the world’s best triathletes gunning for a slice of the $350,000 prize purse.

Who has won the most Ironman triathlons?

Scott Molina Molina won the 1988 IRONMAN World Championship and became known as “The Terminator” in his racing days. One of the most prolific triathletes, Molina competed in more than 250 major races and earned over 100 professional victories.

Is triathlon for the rich?

But yes, triathlon is a rich persons sport and as technology continues to take over the sport and race fees keep going parabolic, it will become more and more elitist (if that’s what you value).