Paratriathlon at the Summer Paralympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paratriathlon at the Summer Paralympics |
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| Governing body | ITU |
| Events | 8 (men: 4; women: 4) |
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Paratriathlon is an exciting sport for athletes with physical disabilities. It's a special version of the triathlon, which combines three different sports: swimming, cycling, and running.
In a paratriathlon race, athletes first swim for 750 meters, then cycle for 20 kilometers, and finally run for 5 kilometers. Athletes are placed into different groups, called categories, based on their physical abilities. This helps make sure the competition is fair for everyone. Some athletes might have helpers during the race, like in the transition areas between sports, while others, like visually impaired athletes, have a guide who helps them throughout the race. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is the organization that manages this sport.
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Paratriathlon at the Paralympics
Paratriathlon first became a Paralympic sport at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Since then, it has been a part of every Summer Paralympic Games.
Rio 2016
Paratriathlon made its big debut at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Athletes competed in different categories for both men and women.
| 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 |
Tokyo 2020
Paratriathlon was back for 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 who use a special tandem bike with a 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 |
Paris 2024
Paratriathlon was also a part of the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France. Athletes from around the world competed for medals in various categories.
| 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 |
Carson 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 |
Medal Count by Country
This table shows which countries have won the most medals in Paratriathlon at the Paralympic Games, 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 | |
More About Paratriathlon
- Paratriathlon at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
- Paratriathlon at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
See also
In Spanish: Triatlón en los Juegos Paralímpicos para niños
