Triathlon

Men and women first competed in triathlon at the Games on the Isle of Man in 2001, and it has featured in several Games since then.

Competition Format

There are certain challenges involved in organising the event according to international regulations, as the average sea temperature around the Faroe Islands is lower than the threshold set by the international triathlon federation.

Venue

The event will take place either in Klaksvík on the island Borðoy or in the capital Tórshavn.

Useful Information

Organisers are currently working to obtain a special exemption to allow a triathlon race to go ahead despite the low average sea temperature.

Triathlon in the Faroe Islands

Triathlon is a growing sport in the Faroe Islands. It is governed by the Cycling and Triathlon Federation, which also oversees road cycling and mountain biking.

In recent years more athletes have taken part in both local and international triathlon events, and there is an increasing interest in developing the sport further across the islands.