Triathlon Laleu, and (3) a run () in the stadium André-Barbeau. The first modern swim/bike/run event to be called a 'triathlon' was held at Mission Bay, San Diego, California on September 25, 1974. The race was conceived and directed by Jack Johnstone and Don Shanahan, members of the San Diego Track Club, and was sponsored by the track club. 46 participants entered this event. It was reportedly not inspired by the French events, although a race the following year at Fiesta Island, San Diego, California, is sometimes called 'the first triathlon in America.' The International Triathlon Union (ITU) was founded in
USA Triathlon Among USA Triathlon's constituent groups are 2,514 certified coaches, 604 certified race directors, 550 certified officials, and 1,036 certified clubs. USA Triathlon is continually creating opportunities to make triathlon accessible to new audiences. In 2012, USA Triathlon created its Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series to encourage children ages 7–15 to participate in multisport. The swim-run events are set distances based on age, and focus on fun and participation rather than competition. Most events are not timed. The organization also launched a Retro Tri Series in 2013 to boost participation among beginner triathletes. In January 2014, USA Triathlon celebrated the