Triathlon World Records
- This article discusses the concept of “world records” in triathlon for each distance: sprint, Olympic, half distance, and full distance.
- The author acknowledges that there is no official governing body or standardized definition for triathlon world records.
- The article explores some existing records that have been recognized by various organizations and provides examples of the fastest times recorded for each distance.
- It highlights the importance of considering factors such as course conditions, equipment, and environmental conditions when comparing times.
- The author encourages athletes to focus on personal achievements and improvements rather than chasing arbitrary world records.
Triathlon World Records in Numbers
| Category | Record | Holder(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Ironman | Fastest Ironman race time | Jan Frodeno (7:35:39, 2019) |
| Fastest Ironman 70.3 race time | Kristian Blummenfelt (3:29:04, 2021) | |
| Women’s Ironman | Fastest Ironman race time | Daniela Ryf (7:35:39, 2023) |
| Fastest Ironman 70.3 race time | Holly Lawrence (3:55:50, 2017) | |
| Olympic Distance | Fastest Olympic distance triathlon (male) | Alistair Brownlee (1:45:01, 2016 Rio Olympics) |
| Fastest Olympic distance triathlon (female) | Gwen Jorgensen (1:56:16, 2016 Rio Olympics) | |
| ITU World Triathlon | Fastest ITU World Triathlon Series race time (male) | Mario Mola (52:30, 2016 Hamburg) |
| Fastest ITU World Triathlon Series race time (female) | Flora Duffy (56:49, 2017 Stockholm) |
These records represent some of the fastest times achieved by notable athletes in different triathlon distances and events. Please note that these records are accurate up until September 2021, and there may have been new records set since then.
Trifindr’s hot take
While the concept of “world records” in triathlon is intriguing, it’s important to recognize that there is no official governing body to establish and regulate them. Times achieved in different races can vary due to various factors that affect performance. It is crucial for triathletes to set personal goals and strive for personal improvements rather than being fixated on chasing arbitrary world records.
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What are the triathlon “world records” for each distance?
