Triathlon Ireland

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Triathlon Ireland (TI) is the national governing body for the sport of Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon in Ireland, affiliated to the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and the European Triathlon Union(ETU). Our primary responsibility is the development promotion and safeguarding of the sport of triathlon in Ireland. We do this, in collaboration with our network of strong affiliated clubs, through the sanctioning of triathlon related events throughout Ireland; and through developing systems and structures for athletes of all levels from Novice to Elite to participate in the sport.

In order to achieve this, TI has a non-executive board who employ a Chief Executive Officer, who in turn manages a team of professional staff (listed below). Beyond this, like many sports, the achievements of the sport are due in no small way to a large number of dedicated volunteer officials, administrators, and coaches.

History of the sport in Ireland
When/how the Sport came to Ireland?

The first Triathlon in Ireland was held in Greystones Co. Wicklow in 1983. Gerry Kelly was the organizer and it was run in the order of Bike, Run, Swim. Michael Smith, a top Irish cyclist at the time won the event.

When the NGB was founded?
The Irish Triathlon Association was founded in 1984

When were the first National Championships held?
Greystones Co. Wicklow 1983

Past Presidents of TI/ITA

    * 2010 Mark Riseley
    * 2009 Jag Gunawardana
    * 2008 Jag Gunawardana
    * 2007 Jag Gunawardana
    * 2006 Hugh McAtamney/Jag Gunawardana
    * 2005 Hugh McAtamney
    * 2004 Hugh McAtamney
    * 2003 Hugh McAtamney
    * 2002 Hugh McAtamney
    * 2001 Ron McKnight