Hyrox eyes Olympic spot for 2032 Games
Hyrox has exploded from around 650 competitors at its first event to more than a million participants across 35-plus countries, with rapid growth in Asia, including India, and world championships involving 101 countries. Organizers say the eight-station, one-kilometer-per-segment format gained legitimacy after World Triathlon approved it as Hyathlon, with a target to enter the Olympic program in 2032 or 2036.
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About World Triathlon
World Triathlon, previously known as the International Triathlon Union (ITU), is the international governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and other nonstandard variations. It is recognised as the international federation for the sport of triathlon and its derivatives by the International Olympic Committee, and it organises Olympic triathlon events on behalf of the IOC.
Everything about World Triathlon →- Headquarters
- Lausanne
- Inception
- 1989
- Website
- https://www.triathlon.org/