The 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series was a series of eight World Championship
Triathlon
A triathlon is an endurance multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall completion time, racing each segment sequentially with the time transitioning between the ...
events that led up to a Grand Final held in
Auckland, New Zealand
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in October 2012. The Series was organised under the auspices of the world governing body of triathlon, the
International Triathlon Union (ITU).
The World Triathlon Series (WTS) visited Sydney, San Diego, Madrid, Kitzbühel, Hamburg, London, Stockholm, and Auckland. The series took place during the 2012 Summer Olympic year with many countries using the results of some series races to determine which athletes would
qualify to represent their nation in
triathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics
The triathlon events at the 2012 Summer Olympics were held in Hyde Park in London, United Kingdom, with the women's triathlon held on 4 August and the men's on 7 August. 110 triathletes from 39 countries competed with 55 men and 55 women co ...
.
The series included two sprint distance races and six Olympic distance races. The series stop in Stockholm also served as the location for the 2012
ITU Team Triathlon World Championships. The Grand Final in Auckland included the World Championships for Under 23, Junior and Paratriathlon division, which was decided over a single race. Elite level competitors were crowned champions in Auckland based on the final WTS point standings.
Calendar
The 2012 series visited eight cities around the world.
Results
Medal summary
Men
Women
Overall
Men
Women
References
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World Triathlon Series
The World Triathlon Championship Series is World Triathlon's annual series of triathlon events used to crown an annual world champion since 2008. There are multiple rounds of competitions culminating in a Grand Final race. Athletes compete head- ...
2012 in New Zealand sport
Sport in Auckland
International sports competitions hosted by New Zealand
Triathlon competitions in New Zealand