World Triathlon Corporation think we're wrong, we're wrong." World Triathlon Corporation The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) is a business corporation, owned by Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group, that produces the Ironman Triathlon, Ironman 70.3, the 5150 series of triathlon races, and other sports events. WTC owns "Ironman"−related trademarks. In 1990, Dr. James P. Gills, with the help of Lew Friedland, acquired and purchased the Hawaii Triathlon Corporation, owner of the Ironman Brand, for $3 million from Valerie Silk. With the Ironman brand, Gills established the World Triathlon Corporation with the intention of furthering the sport of triathlon and increasing prize money for triathletes. Ben
2018 ITU World Triathlon Series 2018 ITU World Triathlon Series The 2018 ITU World Triathlon Series was a series of nine triathlon events, culminating in a Grand Final held from 12–16 September in Gold Coast, Australia. The rankings for the series determined the 2018 men's and women's World Champions. The series was organised by triathlon's world governing body, the International Triathlon Union (ITU). The 2018 ITU World Triathlon Series will visit nine cities, and will incorporate the two events of the inaugural Mixed Relay Series in Nottingham and Edmonton. The athlete who accumulates the most points throughout the 8 race season is declared the year's