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
2018 ITU World Triathlon Series world champion. The final point standings are: Official website 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