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the current world record is...NO IDEA!
Set in 1996 by Simon Lessing, he broke the world record in the World Championship triathlon (Olympic distance) with a time of 1 hour, 39 minutes, 50 seconds at Cleveland. This record stands as of 2008. Due to the variety in courses during the olympic games, the world record is not official, however Simon Whitfeild holds the unofficial olympic record for triathlon at 1:48:24.02.
The world record for the women's triathlon is not officially recognized in the same way as in some other sports. However, notable triathletes like Gwen Jorgensen, Nicola Spirig, and Emma Snowsill have achieved remarkable performances in the sport.
World Triathlon Corporation was created in 1991.
World Triathlon Corporation's motto is 'Anything is Possible'.
ITU Triathlon World Cup was created in 1991.
ITU Triathlon World Championships was created in 1989.
He is world record holder in the Icosathlon, the double decathlon.
ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships was created in 1994.
ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships was created in 2010.
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Ironman Triathlon World Championship - 2005 TV was released on: USA: 2005