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Triathlon - 02. February 2009.

Triathlon Format for Youth Olympic Games Finalized

          Individual and team relays on Programme for Singapore 2010


ITU

Vancouver, Canada - The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today announced the programme and qualification system for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) following approval from the IOC Executive Board.  One of 26 sports to be showcased in the inaugural event in Singapore next year, the triathlon competition will feature 64 of the world's most promising juniors.
 
"We're honoured to be included in the first Youth Olympic Games," said ITU President Marisol Casado.  "Triathlon's inclusion speaks volume about our sport's status in the Olympic family and shows it fits with the IOC's vision of the Youth Olympic Games."

Youth Olympic Games - Triathlon Competition Fast Facts
Events: men's individual sprint distance, women's individual sprint distance, mixed team relay (continental teams)
Maximum quota: 32 men, 32 women
Age eligibility: 17-18 years old at time of competition (born between January 1, 1992 and December 31, 1993)
 
The fast and furious format of the team relay will no doubt bring added excitement to the competition.  Continental teams will consist of two men and two women each completing a super-sprint triathlon (250m swim, 7km bike, 1.8km run) with the cumulative time determining the winning team. 
 
"It's very promising that the IOC has embraced the team relay concept for the Youth Olympic Games.  It's a wonderful way to showcase triathlon's exciting action and represents a huge step towards our hope of adding a team relay in future Olympic Games," said Loreen Barnett, Secretary General of ITU.
 
Athletes will qualify for the Youth Olympic Games through one of five continental qualifiers which will be staged between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010.  Exact dates and locations will be announced when confirmed. 

In all, almost 3600 of the world's youth will gather in Singapore to compete in 201 total events representing 26 sports.  Universality is one of the IOC's primary qualification system principles for the Youth Olympic Games.

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