Triathlon
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Triathlon is an optional sport for men and women that made its debut on the program in Manchester 2002. 20 countries participated in Melbourne 2006, however the event was absent from Delhi 2010.
Triathlon was back on the program in 2014 with individual medal events and the introduction of a new four athlete Mixed Team Relay event.
Para Triathlon was introduced at the 2018 Games in Gold Coast, Australia.
The governing body for Triathlon in Australia is Triathlon Australia.
GC2018 Triathlon team
Latest Triathlon News
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CGA funding supporting our best emerging talent
July 31, 2019Commonwealth Games Australia’s funding programs continue to support Australia’s best young and developing athletes as they compete across the world.
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Four Commonwealth Games athletes nominated for ‘The Don’ Award
October 3, 2018Four Commonwealth Games Australia heroes will vie for the 2018 ‘The Don’ Award at Sport Australia Hall of Fame 34th Induction and Awards Gala Dinner next week.
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Commonwealth Games stars recognised at Triathlon Australia awards night
September 19, 2018Commonwealth Games stars Jake Birtwhistle, Ashleigh Gentle and Matt Hauser were among the big winners on Triathlon Australia’s night of nights – the Celebration of Champions Awards Banquet on the Gold Coast last week.
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Ashleigh Gentle sprints to grand final gold
September 19, 2018Ashleigh Gentle threw caution to the wind and the waves to win her first ever sprint finish in front of a “Thunderstruck” home crowd in the World Triathlon Series Grand Final.