How much do triathletes make a year?

Triathlete Income A survey conducted by USA Triathlon, the governing body for the sport, found that the average income of a triathlete was $128,000 a year as of 2010. Of course, this income isn’t solely from winnings. Triathletes typically hold day jobs, many providing six-figure salaries.

How do you go pro in triathlon?

Becoming and Being a Professional Triathlete 101

1. Top 10 overall amateur at worlds (ITU or Kona)
2. Top 5 overall amateur at nationals.
3. Top 3 overall amateur at a qualifying race, being any race that has a corresponding elite race offering at least a $20,000 prize purse — as a approximation of quality of field and size.

Why is triathlon so expensive?

Most U.S. Ironmans are running $725 these days, before the despised reg fee. So far, that leaves us with this: Traveling to races in the U.S. is expensive because it takes more time and more hotel nights should you venture across the country or up a mountain.

Can you get paid to be a triathlete?

Top professional triathletes earn money through prize purses and sponsors. Lesser-known or less-connected athletes rely heavily on prize money, which is the same for everyone, while athletes with bigger names can make more from sponsors. Most sponsorships, however, come in the form of free product, not money.

Do people eat during triathlons?

As a general rule of thumb, endurance athletes should aim to eat 60-90 grams of carbohydrate per hour during IRONMAN events, with athletes typically able to consume more calories and fluids during the bike leg and fewer calories during the run portion of the event.

How fast do pro triathletes ride?

Then taking into account the shorter distances (sprint triathlon and Olympic distance), and you have a wide range of average bike speeds. The average speed over the Ironman distance can reach speeds of up to 43.3 km/h (Cameron Wurf Ironman Italy). But typically the professionals will average around 41-42 km/hr.

What is the slowest Ironman time?

But what about the slowest races overall? Those honors go to the Philippines, where we find both the 70.3 and full Ironman courses with the slowest average finishing times: 6:45:27 and 14:31:02, respectively. Only one North American event makes it on either list of slowest or fastest Ironman courses: Ironman St.

How hard is it to become a pro triathlete?

Well, this definitely falls short for professional triathletes. If you want to become a pro, you need a lot more than just 10,000 hours of training time. Despite travelling the world for racing, life for most professional athletes is very simple and boring.

How hard is it to be a pro triathlete?

It has become very difficult if not impossible to earn a living racing non-Ironman events, and this does mean you are at the mercy of what direction the World Triathlon Corporation decides to the take the sport. Do not expect sponsors to contact you once you obtain your pro card, or even if you are racing well.

How do you qualify for the elite triathlon?

2020 Elite Qualifying Races: All triathlons sanctioned by an ITU recognized National Federation or the ITU with 200 or more participating athletes and a corresponding elite race in the same distance with $20,000 or more in elite prize money shall be Elite Qualifying Races.

How much do top triathletes earn?

In 2019 another survey showed that around 20 professional triathletes make a salary of more than $200,000 per year. Another 20 triathletes made between $100,000–$200,000. Then the majority left made a decent salary between $50,000 and $100,000.

Should I do a 70.3 before Ironman?

The short answer is that completing a 70.3, while a good idea if properly scheduled, is NOT a prerequisite for finishing an Ironman.

Do you need a triathlon bike?

Yes, you will need a bike. No, it does not need to be expensive. We see people do triathlons on their old mountain bikes, hybrids, or other slower bikes — and especially with a couple simple modifications these bikes can do very well. If you can, try to use a road bike, even if you simply borrow one from a friend.