Age group criteria published Grand Final WTCS Málaga
The Spanish Triathlon Federation (FETRI) has officially announced the selection criteria for the Spanish Age Groups that will participate in the Malaga World Championships, which will be held from October 17 to 20, coinciding with the World Series Grand Final.
Details of the Selection Criteria
The criteria vary depending on the category and distance.
For the Standard Distance Triathlon World Championship, where drafting is not allowed, up to 25 places will be allocated per age group in the Spanish Olympic Triathlon Championship A Coruña 2023, with the rest of the places according to the individual Triathlon ranking after the Spanish Sprint Triathlon Championship A Coruña 2024.
Similarly, for the Sprint distance, where drafting is allowed, and for the Aquabike, places will be assigned following specific criteria.
In the case of the Mixed Relay Triathlon, places will be awarded according to the order of registration.
| Category | Age groups | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Distance Triathlon | 18-19 M/F | 1. Up to 25 places in the Spanish Olympic Triathlon Championship A Coruña 2023. |
| (Drafting NOT allowed) | 20-24 M/F | 2. Rest of places according to individual Triathlon ranking after the 2024 Spanish Sprint Triathlon Championship. |
| 25-29 M/F | 3. If there are free places, in order of registration. | |
| Sprint Distance Triathlon | 18-19 M/F | 1. Up to 25 places in the Spanish Sprint Triathlon Championship A Coruña 2024. |
| (Drafting allowed) | 20-24 M/F | 2. Rest of places according to individual Triathlon ranking after the 2024 Spanish Sprint Triathlon Championship. |
| 25-29 M/F | 3. If there are free places, in order of registration. | |
| Aquabike Standard Distance | 18-19 M/F | According to order of registration. |
| (Drafting NOT allowed) | 20-24 M/F | |
| 25-29 M/F | ||
| Mixed Relay Triathlon | 18-19 Mixed | According to order of registration. |
| (4 components; 2M-2F) | 20-24 Mixed | |
| 25-29 Mixed | ||
You can consult them in full in this pdf
Dates and Events of the Grand Final
The Grand Final of the Malaga Triathlon World Series will be distributed as follows:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday October 17 | Men's and Women's U23 World Cup – Sprint Triathlon Age Groups |
| Friday October 18 | Paralympic Triathlon World Championship – Men's and Women's Junior World Championships |
| Saturday October 19 | Women's Elite Test – Standard Triathlon and Aquabike Age Groups |
| Sunday October 20 | Men's Elite Test Junior/SUB 23 Mixed Relay – Age Group Mixed Relay Paralympic Triathlon Mixed Relay |
Importance for Spanish Athletes
These criteria represent a unique opportunity for Spanish triathletes of all ages to compete on a world stage, highlighting the importance of triathlon in Spain and its growing community of athletes.
More information in https://live.triatlon.org/championship/1189/Campeonato_del_Mundo_de_Triatl%C3%B3n
