ITU Multisport World Championships announces 2021 Townsville schedule

More than 8,000 local and international multisport athletes and supporters are expected to attend the 2021 ITU Multisport World Championships in Townsville.

To be held from Friday 6th to 15th August 2021, the fifth ITU Multisport World Championships will cover a range of disciplines including sprint and standard Duathlon, Cross Triathlon, Aquathon, Aqua bike, Long Distance Triathlon and Mixed Team Relay.

The ITU Multisport World Championships, a partnership between The City of Townsville, Tourism and Events Queensland, IRONMAN Group Oceania, Triathlon Australia and Townsville Enterprise, will be the biggest sporting event ever to be held in Townsville.

IRONMAN Group Oceania has been trusted with delivering the high profile event and Managing Director, Dave Beeche said the 2021 ITU Multisport World Championships would be an event to remember.

Beeche advised “since the ITU Multisport World Championships debuted three years ago it has quickly grown into one of the most popular and diverse events. There is something for every athlete and we look forward to producing a Multisport World Championships that is truly memorable and introducing the City of Townsville to athletes, families and friends from all over the globe.”

“The ITU Multisport World Championships are going to be an outstanding event that will have significant benefits for Townsville and the local region. Now the dates have been announced, everyone is urged to mark them in their diaries.”

Triathlon Australia Chief Executive Miles Stewart welcomed the announcement of dates for the 10-day event following overwhelming feedback from the triathlon community on the event.

Stewart advised “it’s a question that our triathlon community has been anticipating since the announcement to lock into their calendars and start preparation to qualify through the nominated events next season.

“There’s no prouder moment than representing your country, and even more special on home soil.

“We’re confident this will be the largest Australian team to contest the ITU Multisport World Championships.”

Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill welcomed the announcement and said it cements Townsville’s standing as a premier sporting destination.

Mayor Hill added “it’s expected Townsville will play host to up to 8,000 athletes competing for world titles which is a huge boost for our city.

“Townsville is the sports, arts and culture capital of Northern Australia and high-profile events like the ITU World Championships put us on the world stage.”

The 2021 ITU Multisport Championships, Townsville is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! In Queensland events calendar, worth $880 million to the state’s economy in 2020.

Images of Townsville courtesy of the ITU.