More than 5500 athletes in the final of the Torremolinos-Andalusia Triathlon World Championship

La Grand Final of the World Triathlon Series in Torremolinos-Andalusia, which will be held from October 17 to 20, has exceeded all expectations, achieving a record participation with more than 5500 athletes coming from the five continents.

This event is positioned as one of the finals with the highest participation in history, a resounding success for both the organisation and the world of triathlon.

The number of registered participants represents an increase of almost 50% compared to last year's edition in Pontevedra, consolidating Torremolinos as a global benchmark in the hosting of high-level competitions.

In addition to the Age Group athletes, the competition will include Elite, Under-23, Junior and Paratriathlon athletes, ensuring a first-class sporting spectacle.

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La Department of Culture and Sports of the Andalusian Government, Together with Provincial Council of Malaga and Torremolinos Town Hall, have been key to promoting this event.

The counselor Patricia of the Well She was very pleased with the reception: “It is excellent news that we are going to break the participation record in the Torremolinos-Andalusia Triathlon Final.

We are convinced that our region is the ideal place to host competitions of this magnitude, thanks to our climate and our infrastructure.".

For his part, the president of the Provincial Council of Malaga, Francis Salad, highlighted the economic and tourist impact that the final will have: “The celebration of the Triathlon World Championship Final will have a significant economic impact on Torremolinos and the Costa del Sol, benefiting both local businesses and the hotel infrastructure.".

Impact of the event

The organisation of the Triathlon World Championship Final in Torremolinos is a recognition of the region's commitment to sport.

According to José Hidalgo, President of the Spanish Federation of Triathlon, "It is great news for triathlon that more than 5500 athletes will compete in this final.

In addition, with your companions, we will overcome the 20.000 people present at the event, which demonstrates the exponential growth of sport in Spain".

Institutional support and the commitment of the local community have been determining factors in the success of this call for proposals.

In the words of the mayor of Torremolinos, Margaret of the Cid, "Having more than 5500 registered participants guarantees the success of an event that will make our city claim to be the world sports capital.”

Event Calendar

The competition will start on October 17 with the Under-23 events, and will continue over the following days with Paratriathlon events, Age Groups and Elite competitions.

The competition schedule is detailed below:

For more information visit the Official website of the Grand Final of the World Series