20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) Triathlon Competition

About this event

The 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya 2026) Triathlon Competition, held in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, is a sporting festival bringing together Asia's top athletes. The triathlon competition, consisting of swimming, cycling, and running in continuous succession, showcases athletes' speed, endurance, and dramatic developments under grueling conditions. In particular, athletes' maneuvers in the transition area where switches occur from swim to bike and bike to run serve as keys to the race, captivating spectators with their smoothness and speed. Individual events consist of a 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run. The mixed relay comprises four athletes (two men and two women), competing in a relay format where each athlete completes a circuit of a 300m swim, 6.6km bike, and 2km run. The swim is set in a calm inner bay overlooking Takeshima, while the bike and run feature a flat yet technical course where athletes feel the sea breeze and cityscape. With many sightseeing spots nearby such as Takeshima Aquarium and Sea of Life Science Museum, visitors can enjoy watching the race and exploring the area at the same time. It is an event packed with highlights allowing visitors to experience high-intensity racing by top athletes up close.

Venue

Gamagori City

Gamagori, Aichi