The International Paralympic Committee and the Los Angeles Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic 2028 LA 2028 Games (LA28) have announced that Venice Beach will be the venue for paratriathlon at the LA28 Paralympic Games, offering an unprecedented 12 medal opportunities to para-triathletes.
Building on the success of previous Games, the coastal neighbourhood of Venice Beach, California, will see all paratriathlon classes represented with medal opportunities, showcasing the depth and breadth of talent within the sport.
A total of 12 medals (PTWC, PTVI, PTS2, PTS3, PTS4 and PTS5 for both men and women) will be awarded at the LA28 Paralympic Games, with a total of 120 paraathletes competing.
“World Triathlon is delighted that we have one more medal event than in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games,” said World Triathlon President Antonio Arimany.
“This announcement marks a significant step forward for paratriathlon and reflects our dedication to creating a truly inclusive and equitable sport. We are incredibly excited to see all paratriathlon classes represented on the Paralympic stage in LA, and we are confident that the event will inspire audiences worldwide.”
Since the debut of paratriathlon at the Paralympic Games in Rio 2016, World Triathlon points out that it has been committed to providing the same high-quality experience for para athletes as for able-bodied athletes, consistently sharing the same venue.
Triathlon’s international governing body has steadily increased the presence of paratriathlon at the Paralympic Games, going from six medal events in Rio, to eight in Tokyo, 11 in Paris and now 12 in LA.
The LA28 Paralympic Games will also mark a significant milestone in achieving total parity in paratriathlon, with the same number of medals and athletes allocated to both male and female competitions.
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