Global Triathlon Safety Task Force (GTSTF), is a body created by several National Federations and private organizers with the mission of:

  • Save One Life (for starters);
  • Reduce Fatalities and Serious Injuries;
  • Focus on helping National Federations and race directors host races during the current health crisis.

Members of the GTFT are:

  • World Triathlon – Sports Department and Medical Committee
  • USA Triathlon
  • Japan Triathlon Union
  • Triathlon Australia
  • British Triathlon Federation
  • Spanish Triathlon Federation
  • Triathlon South Africa
  • Mexico Triathlon
  • Triathlon Singapore
  • Triathlon Chile
  • Ironman Corporation
  • French Triathlon Federation
  • Challenge Family
  • Egypt Triathlon Federation
  • Triathlon Brasil

The objective and the purpose of the GTSTF is:

  • Shift to a more holistic approach to reducing serious injuries and deaths;
  • Starting in 2021, host races that are safe for athletes, volunteers, race officials, spectators, and the hosting community.

The charge of the task force is to:

  • Develop data-driven solutions with practical applications based on the ongoing collection of current and historic data;
  • Education of race directors, participants, coaches, clubs, officials, and volunteers;
  • Share best practices related to safety across race directors and governing federations worldwide.

As part of their effort to educate the Triathlon World Community, a new series of webinars is taking place with an overall focus on safety and athletes in the sport.

The dates and topics of the four webinars are as follows:

  • 20 September 2022- Swim safety
  • 6 December 2022 - Athletes' responsibility to minimize risk
  • 23 May 2023 - Medical Operations Planning
  • Date TBC - Event risk assessment

20 September 2022 - Swim safety

PDF icon Swim Safety Introduction

PDF icon Swim Safety Presentation

Video icon Swim Safety Video

6 December 2022 - Athletes' responsibility to minimize risk

PDF icon Athletes' responsibility to minimize risk Introduction

PDF icon Athletes' responsibility to minimize risk Presentation

Video icon Athletes' responsibility to minimize risk Video

23 May 2023 - Medical Operations Planning

PDF icon Medical Operations Planning Introduction

PDF icon Medical Operations Planning Presentation

Video icon Medical Operations Planning Video