Pan American Triathlon Development Camp held at Olympic Park

Paraguay is serving as the host nation for the inaugural stage of the Pan American Triathlon Development Program's 2026 camp, held at the Olympic Park in Luque. This significant event gathers 23 athletes and 8 coaches from 11 different countries, all focused on advancing in the progressive modality of triathlon for high performance.

The camp, which is also taking place in Peru, aims to foster development through a series of competitions, intensive training sessions, evaluations, and crucial educational workshops. These activities are designed to prepare athletes and coaches for the challenges of the upcoming Olympic and Pan American cycles.

Paraguay has increasingly become a regional hub for international sporting events, earning recognition for its capacity to host significant competitions. This camp is a testament to that growing reputation, bringing together talent from across the Americas, including Argentina, Barbados, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

In Paraguay, participants will compete in the Regional Development Cup on Saturday and the Triathlon World Cup on Sunday. Training sessions covering swimming, cycling, and running, along with strength work, will take place at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee's Aquatic Center and athletics track. The program also emphasizes recovery and preparation leading up to the competitions.

The second stage of the camp will be held in Lima, Peru, where participants will compete in the Continental Cup. Over a total of 18 days, athletes will undergo comprehensive training in swimming, cycling, running, transitions, physical conditioning, strength training, physiotherapy, and recovery. Educational components include sports nutrition, psychology, anti-doping education, and training planning, all geared towards the holistic development of the athletes for future major events like the Lima 2027 Pan American Games and the Dakar Youth Olympic Games.