Ways to minimise risk – World Triathlon webinar
The Global Triathlon Safety Task Force just released a webinar on “How Athletes Can Minimise Risk in a Triathlon”. This webinar focuses on how safety at the race is the responsibility of everyone associated with the sport. This one-hour video covers programmes and best practices to help athletes, race directors, coaches and clubs take greater responsibility to minimise risks during the race. It includes:
- Most frequent causes of problems;
- What triathletes can do to prepare for safe race;
- The role race directors can play in supporting triathletes;
- What coaches and clubs can do to educate their members on safety;
- The role National Federations have in spreading the word about safety.
The webinar is moderated by Mike Wien, Chair of the Global Triathlon Safety Task Force, and has seven panelists that bring a depth of knowledge and real-life perspectives to the conversation. The panelists are:
- Verity Miles, Age Group and Elite Multisport Manager, British Triathlon
- Dag Oliver, World Triathlon Technical Official, Past CEO of Norseman and past Secretary General of the Norwegian Triathlon Federation
- Doug Hiller, Co-Director, Global Triathlon Safety Database, Vice Chair, World Triathlon Medical and Anti-Doping Committee, Clinical Professor, Washington State University
- Johanne Suss-Burckel, Athletes’ Services Manager, World Triathlon
- Beth Atnip, Vice President, Global Operations, Ironman Group
- Marilyn Chychota, Head Coach and Owner, Marilyn Chychota Coaching (MCC)
- Thanos Nikopoulos, Head of Operations, World Triathlon.
The webinar and the corresponding presentation can be accessed on the World Triathlon Education & Knowledge Hub here.
Let’s all play our part and work together to keep our sport safe, supportive and enjoyable for all!


