age group categories
The non-elite format of Triathlon is known as Age-Group competition. Age-Group allows athletes to compete for medals and titles against fellow competitors within pre-defined age group categories. These age group categories are divided by gender and age and are set apart by five year age bands, see below. There are also Tristar, Youth and Junior categories from ages 8 through to 20, with international competition starting at age 16 for sprint distances and 18 for standard distance and long distance.