Paratriathlon at the Summer Paralympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paratriathlon at the Summer Paralympics |
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| Events | 8 (men: 4; women: 4) |
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Paratriathlon is an exciting sport for athletes with different physical disabilities. It's a special version of the triathlon and was first seen at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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What is Paratriathlon?
Paratriathlon is a race that combines three sports: swimming, cycling, and running. Athletes compete in a "sprint" distance, which means they swim 750 meters, cycle 20 kilometers, and then run 5 kilometers.
The sport is managed by the International Triathlon Union (ITU). Athletes are grouped into different categories based on their physical abilities. This makes sure the competition is fair for everyone. For example, some athletes might have helpers during the changeovers between sports, while others who are visually impaired race with a sighted guide who helps them throughout the event.
Paratriathlon at the Paralympics
Paratriathlon is a relatively new sport at the Paralympic Games, making its debut in 2016.
2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio
The very first Paratriathlon events at the Paralympics happened at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Athletes competed for medals in several categories.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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| Men's individual PT1 |
Jetze Plat Netherlands |
Geert Schipper Netherlands |
Giovanni Achenza Italy |
| Men's individual PT2 |
Andrew Lewis Great Britain |
Michele Ferrarin Italy |
Mohamed Lahna Morocco |
| Men's individual PT4 |
Martin Schulz Germany |
Stefan Daniel Canada |
Jairo Ruiz Lopez Spain |
| Women's individual PT2 |
Allysa Seely United States |
Hailey Danisewicz United States |
Melissa Stockwell United States |
| Women's individual PT4 |
Grace Norman United States |
Lauren Steadman Great Britain |
Gwladys Lemoussu France |
| Women's individual PT5 |
Katie Kelly Australia |
Alison Patrick Great Britain |
Melissa Reid Great Britain |
2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo
Paratriathlon was also part of the 2020 Summer Paralympics held in Tokyo, Japan. For these games, some of the athlete categories were updated. A new event was added for visually impaired athletes, where they use a special tandem bike with their guide.
| Event | Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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| Men | PTWC |
Jetze Plat Netherlands |
Florian Brungraber Austria |
Giovanni Achenza Italy |
| PTS4 |
Alexis Hanquinquant France |
Hideki Uda Japan |
Alejandro Sánchez Palomero Spain |
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| PTS5 |
Martin Schulz Germany |
George Peasgood Great Britain |
Stefan Daniel Canada |
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| PTVI |
 United StatesBradley Snyder Guide: Greg Billington |
 SpainHéctor Catalá Laparra Guide: Gustavo Rodríguez Iglesias |
 JapanSatoru Yoneoka Guide: Kohei Tsubaki |
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| Women | PTWC |
Kendall Gretsch United States |
Lauren Parker Australia |
Eva Moral Spain |
| PTS2 |
Allysa Seely United States |
Hailey Danz United States |
Veronica Yoko Plebani Italy |
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| PTS5 |
Lauren Steadman Great Britain |
Grace Norman United States |
Claire Cashmore Great Britain |
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| PTVI |
Spain Susana Rodríguez Guide: Sara Loehr |
 ItalyAnna Barbaro Guide: Charlotte Bonin |
 FranceAnnouck Curzillat Guide: Céline Bousrez |
2024 Summer Paralympics
Paratriathlon continued to be a highlight at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Here are the medal winners from those games.
| Event | Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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| Men | PTWC |
Jetze Plat Netherlands |
Florian Brungraber Austria |
Geert Schipper Netherlands |
| PTS2 |
Jules Ribstein France |
Mohamed Lahna United States |
Mark Barr United States |
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| PTS3 |
Daniel Molina Spain |
Max Gelhaar Germany |
Nico Van Der Burgt Netherlands |
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| PTS4 |
Alexis Hanquinquant France |
Carlson Clough United States |
Nil Riudavets Spain |
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| PTS5 |
Chris Hammer United States |
Ronan Cordeiro Brazil |
Martin Schulz Germany |
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| PTVI |
Dave Ellis Great Britain |
Thibaut Rigaudeau France |
Antoine Perel France |
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| Women | PTWC |
Lauren Parker Australia |
Kendall Gretsch United States |
Leanne Taylor Canada |
| PTS2 |
Hailey Danz United States |
Veronica Yoko Plebani Italy |
Allysa Seely United States |
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| PTS4 |
Megan Richter Great Britain |
Marta Francés Spain |
Hannah Moore Great Britain |
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| PTS5 |
Grace Norman United States |
Claire Cashmore Great Britain |
Lauren Steadman Great Britain |
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| PTVI |
Susana Rodríguez Spain |
Francesca Tarantello Italy |
Anja Renner Germany |
Overall Medal Table
This table shows which countries have won the most medals in Paratriathlon at the Summer Paralympics, up to the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 | United States (USA) |
8 | 6 | 3 | 17 |
| 2 |  Great Britain (GBR) |
4 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 3 | Spain (ESP) |
3 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 | France (FRA) |
3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 |  Netherlands (NED) |
3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Germany (GER) |
2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 |  Australia (AUS) |
2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Italy (ITA) |
0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 |  Austria (AUT) |
0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Canada (CAN) |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Japan (JPN) |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 12 | Brazil (BRA) |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Morocco (MAR) |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (13 entries) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 75 | |
See also
- Paratriathlon at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
- Paratriathlon at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
In Spanish: Triatlón en los Juegos Paralímpicos para niños
