youth triathlon

Make sure to keep it fun — plus other tips from coach Marilyn Chychota.

With USA Triathlon’s newly-announced plans to invest over $100,000 into its youth programs, there’s a lot of talk about how triathlon can serve as a model for doing youth sports the right way.

And how to fix it, with Penn State senior and three-time Ironman finisher Kristin Goett.

USA Triathlon is focused on growing the youth demographic in 2017 and beyond using a multi-pronged approach that USAT CEO Rob Urbach laid out in January.

Nearly 900 young triathletes ages 7-19 will return to West Chester, Ohio for the USA Triathlon Youth & Junior National Championships.

Winter Vinecki, 15, was awarded the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, an award that recognizes young leaders.

According to USA Triathlon, 7 to 17 year olds now make up 25% of all triathletes in the country.

A four person mixed, super sprint-distance relay is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday in Singapore, making a historical debut at the Youth Olympic Games.

A total of 64 athletes representing 42 nations from five continents are set to compete at the first-ever Youth Olympic Games.