World Triathlon Expands Coaching Expertise Across Three Continents
IOC Olympic Solidarity Supports Global Coach Development
World Triathlon made substantial strides in expanding its global coaching capacity in October 2025, with impactful programs held in Salinas, Puerto Rico; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; and Zanzibar, Tanzania. Backed by the IOC Olympic Solidarity program, these initiatives underscored World Triathlon’s commitment to cultivating inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable coaching pathways.
Salinas, Puerto Rico: Olympic Solidarity Coach Clinic
- 29% female participation
- 14 Puerto Rico National Federation coaches attended
- Featured online learning, face-to-face clinic, and structured self-study
- Community Level Coaching Certificates awarded by World Triathlon, attendance certificates by Federación Puertorriqueña Triatlón
Thanks to Olympic Solidarity, to World Triathlon, to Puerto Rico Olympic Committee and National Federation for supporting and organising this key activity in the path of the Puerto Rico Triathlon Coaches development.Javier Mon (ESP), Americas Triathlon Coach & Athlete Development Coordinator
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: World Triathlon Coaches Level 1 Course
- Introduced new coaches to triathlon fundamentals
- Equipped participants to lead safe, ethical, and relevant sessions for youth, juniors, and adult recreational triathletes
The participants’ dedication sets a new standard, fostering camaraderie that promises to elevate Southeast Asia on the global triathlon stage. The lessons learned and friendships will create a lasting legacy of triumph and collaboration, elevating triathlon in the region.– Anthony Lozada (PHI), TRI Facilitator
This course also brought out vibrant training energy, through different levels of coaches, participants, cross cultures, different background experiences, ages, sharing each strong and weak coaching points. We did make new friends, got to train under senior, experienced professional coaches, and shared many laughs, and await to catch up again with each other in the future, with the Triathlon team and events.– Sok Vichiraviy (CAM), Course Participant

Zanzibar, Tanzania: World Triathlon Activator Community Seminar
- Introduced local enthusiasts to triathlon organization, officiating, and management
- Empowered attendees to become community sport leaders
New World Triathlon Development CPD Course – Nutrition for Long-Distance Events
Enrol in the Education hub here before 30 October.
Did you know?
World Triathlon offers various coach education courses to accommodate all levels and needs. Check out their Coach Education section for more details.
World Triathlon is the international federation that governs the sport of triathlon and paratriathlon. It is passionate about developing the sport worldwide, supporting its resilience through a network of national federations across the globe.
