02/08/2026
What do you think? Fitness Racing is now Hyathlon
World Triathlon has officially announced the name change of the discipline, with the term "Fitness Racing" initially chosen as too general to faithfully reflect the specificity and maturity of the discipline.
The discipline was incorporated into the statute at the ###VIII World Triathlon Congress held in Wollongong, and was later recognized by the International Olympic Committee (CIO), placing it under the exclusive governance of the federation international.
This discipline is inspired by the competition format internationally recognized and popularized by Hyrox. It relies on standardized trials combining endurance and strength.
World Triathlon stressed that the modification only concerns terminology. The scope, technical framework and governance structure remain unchanged from those approved by Congress.
https://sportsin.biz/hyathlon-world-triathlons-new-identity-to-lead-the-fitness-racing-space/n
World Triathlon renames Fitness Racing as Hyathlon following IOC recognition, reinforcing its distinct identity and long-term strategic