Europe Triathlon

Strong collaboration with World Triathlon and a clear roadmap ahead

On 9 April 2025, the newly elected Executive Board of Europe Triathlon convened for its first official Board meeting. Held online, this session marked the beginning of a new term focused on progress, inclusivity, and collaboration across the European triathlon landscape.

In a strong demonstration of international cooperation, World Triathlon President Marisol Casado and President-Elect Antonio Arimany joined the meeting. Their participation underscores the close relationship between World Triathlon and Europe Triathlon as they continue to work together in support of the sport’s growth and development.

Among the key decisions confirmed by the Board:

First Vice President selected

• Herwig Grabner (Austria)

Committee Liaison Appointments

Executive Board Liaisons to Committees:

• Audit Committee: Marc D’hooge & Kaisa Tamminen
• Development Committee: Laurence De Jaeghere
• Technical Committee: Jorge García Martinez
• Women’s Committee: To be confirmed in the coming weeks

Women’s Committee – Co-Option of Male Members

In the interest of gender balance and inclusivity, the following male members were co-opted into the Women’s Committee:

• Fred Arthur Asdal (Norway)
• Oliver Laaber (Austria)
• Onno Van der Erve (France)

Event Representation:

Executive Board representatives were assigned to all events on the 2025 Europe Triathlon calendar, ensuring ongoing support for our LOCs, engagement, and leadership throughout the season.

The meeting also provided an opportunity for the newly elected Board to meet the Europe Triathlon staff, who shared their roles and activities in the organisation. This reinforced the collaborative spirit at the heart of Europe Triathlon’s operations.

“This first Board meeting is the starting point of a new and ambitious journey,” said Marc D’hooge, President of Europe Triathlon. “We are united by our love for the sport and our commitment to making triathlon in Europe more inclusive, more impactful, and more sustainable. I look forward to what we can achieve together.”

Looking Ahead

With the foundations now in place, Europe Triathlon is moving forward with purpose and confidence. From grassroots development to elite performance, and from good governance to impactful events, the organisation remains fully committed to delivering value to athletes, federations, and the triathlon community across Europe.