The International Triathlon Union (ITU) produces a series of eight races around the world with separate elite and age group competitions. The London event is the weekend after next in Hyde Park.
The race sent me an infographic that summarizes much of the number data about the race last year. (Click on the figure to enlarge it.) Some stats stood out for me:
Participants
Men – 62%
Women – 38%
Participant average age – 43
Training time – 90% more than 5 hours/week
Families – 55% of age groupers have children
Bike average cost – £1550 (about $2600)
Has anyone seen similar stats for US and worldwide triathlon racing? I used to have such stats for the US but they are no longer accurate, I’m sure. If you have such data and wouldn’t mind sharing I’d appreciate it. It needs to be current – within the last 3 years. I’d be interested in the same for cycling and running. Once I’ve vetted the data I’ll post it here for everyone. Thanks!
