When to watch triathlon during the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

Triathlon events will be held from Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Athletes from nine classifications will compete in six events.  All three traditional triathlon disciplines are included during events at the Paralympics. The event starts with a 750m swim, followed by 20km of cycling and ends with a 5k run. Handlers assist athletes who require help during event transitions.

Triathlon Classifications
PTWC 1-2 Athletes with limitations in their lower and upper limbs. They utilize a handcycle for the cycling portion and a racing chair for the running segment. Athletes compete in combined events and use interval starts to ensure a level playing field.
PTS 2-5 Athletes do not require a handcycle or a racing chair. Prosthetic legs as well as bike modifications are allowed.
PTVI 1-3 Athletes have vision impairment and may or may not require a guide while competing. Event uses interval starts.

Venue

Pont d’Iéna, one of Paris’ 37 bridge crossings, will be decked out during the Olympic and Paralympic Games and will serve prominently during triathlon competitions.

Rendering of the Pont d’Iéna bridge for Paris 2024
Paris 2024

Events

  • PTWC (women’s, men’s)
  • PTS2 (women’s, men’s)
  • PTS3 (men’s)
  • PTS4 (women’s, men’s)
  • PTS5 (women’s, men’s)
  • PTVI (women’s, men’s)

Competition Schedule

Triathlon at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
Date Event Time (ET)
September 1 TBA 2:15a-7:15a
September 2 TBA 2:15a-6:15a