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World Triathlon has awarded the 2024 World Triathlon Winter Championships to Pragelato, Italy, with competition scheduled for February 23-25 on the snow-covered mountains of the Alpine resort that played host of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games.

“Pragelato’s selection as the host city for the 2024 Winter Triathlon World Championships is a testament to the exceptional commitment of the organisers and the Italian Triathlon Federation to the winter version of our sport, coupled with its picturesque alpine setting that provides an ideal backdrop for such a thrilling competition,” said World Triathlon President Marisol Casado. “The town’s passion for the winter sports and their welcoming nature will set the perfect scenario for our athletes to shine once again.”

The return of the Winter Triathlon World Championships to Italy comes four years after hosting it for the last time.

“The Italian Triathlon Federation is extremely proud of having the opportunity to organize the most important event in the world,” said Riccardo Giubilei, president of the Italian Triathlon Federation. “We, as FITRI, have been always certain that the amazing winter version of our sport is a crucial element for the growing of the entire community.”

In addition to the event in Italy, World Trathlon approved the addition of a Winter Cup in Harbin, China, for the weekend of February 3-4 to give winter triathletes further opportunities to compete at the highest level during the season.