The Paralympic triathlon in pictures

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Updated on 03/09/2024

Cycling during the Paralympic Triathlon
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It was among the final events of the Paris 2024 Games to be held outside. The triathlon did not disappoint as many spectators turned out to watch races from eleven categories.
Para athlete on bike during triathlon, from Quai d'Orsay.

A half-day of tests

Between 8:15 a.m. and 12:40 p.m., there were no less than eleven separate starts, corresponding to the different categories of male and female athletes. Find out all about the categories.

Para athlete on bike during triathlon, from Quai d'Orsay.

A half-day of tests

Between 8:15 a.m. and 12:40 p.m., there were no less than eleven separate starts, corresponding to the different categories of male and female athletes. Find out all about the categories.

Lifeguards in swimsuits during Para Triathlon from Quai d'Orsay

The show wasn't just on the road

Some spectators were dressed for the occasion…

Lifeguards in swimsuits during Para Triathlon from Quai d'Orsay

The show wasn't just on the road

Some spectators were dressed for the occasion…

Para Triathlon bike from Quai d'Orsay

God save the quays

British paratriathlete Lauren Steadman, bronze medallist, on the Quai d'Orsay bank lane.

Para Triathlon bike from Quai d'Orsay

God save the quays

British paratriathlete Lauren Steadman, bronze medallist, on the Quai d'Orsay bank lane.

Women's road race during the para triathlon from the Quai d'Orsay

Faster, higher, stronger

Spain's Rakel Mateo Uriarte finished 10th in the PTS2 category.

Women's road race during the para triathlon from the Quai d'Orsay

Faster, higher, stronger

Spain's Rakel Mateo Uriarte finished 10th in the PTS2 category.

Supporters during the Para Triathlon from the Quai d'Orsay

Unconditional international support

These three fans cheered on Australia's Sally Pilbeam, who finished 7th in the PTS4 event.

Supporters during the Para Triathlon from the Quai d'Orsay

Unconditional international support

These three fans cheered on Australia's Sally Pilbeam, who finished 7th in the PTS4 event.

Para triathlon athlete on bike

By force of arms

In the PTWC1 and PTWC2 categories, athletes with lower-limb disabilities use a "handbike", an arm-powered bicycle.

Para triathlon athlete on bike

By force of arms

In the PTWC1 and PTWC2 categories, athletes with lower-limb disabilities use a "handbike", an arm-powered bicycle.

Cyclists at the Paris 2024 triathlon.

Alexis Hanquinquant, the living legend

The French triathlete set the crowd alight with his latest Paralympic title. He hasn't lost a race in over five years!

Cyclists at the Paris 2024 triathlon.

Alexis Hanquinquant, the living legend

The French triathlete set the crowd alight with his latest Paralympic title. He hasn't lost a race in over five years!

Swimmers in the Seine during the triathlon swimming event

See you next summer

These para-triathlon events were the last to be held in the Seine. See you in summer 2025 for public swimming!

Swimmers in the Seine during the triathlon swimming event

See you next summer

These para-triathlon events were the last to be held in the Seine. See you in summer 2025 for public swimming!

Cycling at the Paralympic Triathlon

A different way of going back to school

The start of a new school term didn't stop spectators from cheering on athletes like France's Mona Francis (6th in the PTWC category).

Cycling at the Paralympic Triathlon

A different way of going back to school

The start of a new school term didn't stop spectators from cheering on athletes like France's Mona Francis (6th in the PTWC category).

Swimmers during the Paralympic Triathlon

Athlete and guide in one

In the PTVI category (reserved for visually impaired athletes), triathletes are accompanied by a guide throughout the event.

Swimmers during the Paralympic Triathlon

Athlete and guide in one

In the PTVI category (reserved for visually impaired athletes), triathletes are accompanied by a guide throughout the event.

Supporters during the Paralympic Triathlon

Normandy celebrates!

In front of the Alexandre-III bridge, supporters of Alexis Hanquinquant from Normandy gathered to cheer him on. And they were right to do so, as he won the gold medal.

Supporters during the Paralympic Triathlon

Normandy celebrates!

In front of the Alexandre-III bridge, supporters of Alexis Hanquinquant from Normandy gathered to cheer him on. And they were right to do so, as he won the gold medal.

Cycling during the Paralympic Triathlon

Pretty in pink

This para-triathlon was the penultimate event to be held on Parisian streets before the para-marathon scheduled for Sunday September 8.

Cycling during the Paralympic Triathlon

Pretty in pink

This para-triathlon was the penultimate event to be held on Parisian streets before the para-marathon scheduled for Sunday September 8.