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Triathlon’s Big New Tour Unveiled | Glasgow News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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Summary
Triathlon’s future is being reshaped with the launch of the new Triathlon World Tour in 2027, merging the T100 and World Triathlon Championship Series into two distinct but equally prestigious tours — T50 and T100 — each with its own finals and a clear pathway for rising stars. Designed to elevate the sport overall, the move aims to boost visibility, revenue, and opportunities across both short-course and long-distance formats. With major events like WTCS London back on the calendar and Olympic qualifiers on the line, athletes like Taylor Knibb, Alex Yee, and Beth Potter are driving momentum. Officials are also emphasizing that the “T50” label doesn’t mean less — in fact, more investment is going into short-course racing to give it the spotlight it needs. The T50 tour kicks off in Abu Dhabi with nine events, including London in August, while the T100 tour features eight races culminating in Qatar. This is about building a stronger, more exciting global triathlon scene for years to come. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5686a4aa34bf5844