SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2000
Triathlon makes its long-awaited Olympic Games debut as the women’s triathlon opens day one of competition at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Switzerland’s Brigitte McMahon shocks the field and is crowned the first gold medalist. Joanna Zeiger of the U.S. places fourth, while Sheila Taormina finishes sixth. In the first men’s triathlon of the Olympic Games, Canadian Simon Whitfield comes from behind with the fastest run split to claim gold.
AUGUST 25-26, 2004
Triathlon makes its second appearance at the Olympic Games in Athens. Austria’s Kate Allen comes from behind on the run and pulls off a stunning upset to claim Olympic gold. The United States’ Susan Williams wins the bronze for the first Olympic medal for an American. Hamish Carter of New Zealand wins the men’s gold medal.
AUGUST 18-19, 2008
Triathlon makes its third appearance at the Olympic Games in Beijing. Australia’s Emma Snowsill and Germany’s Jan Frodeno are victorious, becoming new Olympic gold medalists. Laura Bennett of the U.S. places fourth, narrowly missing the podium.
OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION PROCESS
• Athletes are constantly racing to earn points to improve their standing on the ITU Olympic Qualification List, which can help assure the U.S. of earning the maximum three slots per gender at the 2012 Olympic Games.
• At the 2011 London WCS event (Aug. 6-7), the two highest-placing eligible U.S. athletes per gender will qualify for the Games, provided they place among the event’s top nine finishers.
• Any eligible athlete who did not qualify in London and places in the top nine at a to-be-determined WCS event in the spring of 2012 will qualify for the team, depending on the number of slots remaining.
• Any slots available following the automatic selection process will be filled by a discretionary selection. Discretionary selections could entail potential medalists or an athlete who can assist the medal-potential athletes through specific team tactics.
• If there still is a spot (or spots) remaining after the two qualification events and one discretionary selection, they are awarded based on placing at the 2012 event.
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