World Triathlon has announced that the 2023 World Triathlon Winter Championships will take place in Skeikampen, Norway, from March 23-26.
The cross-country ski resort, 45 minutes away from Lillehammer, will host the junior, U23, elite, para triathlon and age-group world championships of winter triathlon and winter duathlon, as well as the Winter Triathlon 2×2 Mixed Relay.
The Skeikampen ski arena is located in an undeveloped forest area approximately 700m above sea level. The area is known for being snowy and the terrain is hilly and has varied trails. A short light trail has been built between the centre of Skeikampen and up to the arena. The trail network is 11km long, and there are various shortcuts on the slopes, which makes it well suited for winter triathlon.
“I am really excited to return to Norway after so many years, and to host our Winter Triathlon World Champs in a country with such a great tradition of winter sports,” said World Triathlon President and IOC Member, Marisol Casado.
“In the last years we have seen the full support of Norway’s Triathlon Federation for winter triathlon, and many Norwegian athletes shining and on top of the podium of the sport, and is great to see that this support is now taken to the next level, organizing our top-tier event.”
She continued, “The region of Lillehammer has shown their support for all winter sports multiple times, and I am convinced that our athletes, friends and families will have an excellent event in Skeikampen, and many spectators will discover our sport for the first time.”
