What is USA Triathlon?
USA Triathlon (USAT) is the national governing body of triathlon and the multisport disciplines in the United States — and the largest multisport organization in the world, connecting more than 300,000 unique members each year and sanctioning over 3,500 races.[1] [2]
What does USA Triathlon organize?
National championships across every distance and age group; the selection of Team USA — elite squads for the WTCS and Olympics, and the famous age-group Team USA that represents the country at World Triathlon age-group world championships; junior, youth, para and collegiate programs, including the collegiate championships that anchor NCAA women's triathlon's emerging-sport growth.[1] [3]
When was it founded and where is it based?
Founded in 1982 — the sport's formative years — and headquartered in Colorado Springs at the U.S. Olympic training hub.[2] [3]
How does USA Triathlon fit internationally?
USAT is the American member federation of World Triathlon within the Americas confederation: it enters all U.S. national teams, and its age-group Team USA system means even amateur selection is a documented national-team credential.[1] [3]
References
- USA Triathlon — About. Accessed August 2026.
- USA Triathlon — History. Accessed August 2026.
- USA Triathlon — official site. Accessed August 2026.