The 2025 Europe Triathlon season is about to get underway, starting with a key week for the sport in Istanbul, Turkey, before the first major races take place in Quarteira, Portugal.
Europe Triathlon Elections, Gala, and Yearly Awards in Istanbul
Before the action begins on the racecourse, the European triathlon community will gather in Istanbul this week for the Europe Triathlon elections. These elections will shape the leadership and direction of the sport in the coming years, influencing everything from athlete development to event organization. You can find the official list of nominees here.
Alongside the elections, the Europe Triathlon Gala will host the Yearly Awards, celebrating outstanding performances and contributions to the sport. Here are the nominees for this year’s awards:
- Developing National Federation of the Year: Malta, Bulgaria, Latvia
- National Federation of the Year: Portugal, Ireland, Poland
- Technical Official of the Year: Line Amlund Hagen, Howard Vine, Joanna Pyrzynska, Kati Raudsepp, Eero Raudsepp, Oliver Laaber
- Event of the Year: Coimbra, Balikesir, Banyoles
- Athlete of the Year: Cassandre Beaugrand, Alex Yee
- Para Athlete of the Year: Anja Renner, Alexis Hanquinquant, Neele Ludwig, Megan Richter, Wim De Paepe, Dave Ellis
With the elections and awards setting the stage, the focus will soon shift to the start of the competition season.
The Season Kicks Off in Quarteira
The first races of the year will take place in Quarteira, Portugal, with the 2025 Europe Triathlon Cup on March 29 and the 2025 Europe Triathlon Junior Cup on March 30. These events will bring together top triathletes for both standard and sprint distance races, marking the official start of the season. Rewatch last years action on our YouTube channel.
As we head into 2025, we also reflect on the top-ranked junior athletes from the 2024 season, whose performances stood out last year. Fanni Szalai (HUN), Liis Kapten (EST), and Cristina Jiménez-Orta Guerrero (ESP) led the way in the junior women’s rankings, while Carol Popa (ROU), Izan Edo Aguilar (ESP), and Alexander Bozhilov (BUL) finished at the top for the junior men. As they continue their progression in the sport, we are excited to see how their careers develop this season.
You can follow the action from Quarteira, as selected races will be streamed live on our YouTube channel, offering a front-row seat to the first big battles of the year.
With new leadership, award celebrations, and a highly anticipated season opener, the 2025 Europe Triathlon season is officially set to begin!