Triathlon Times: Averages by Age and Gender

Olympic Distance Triathlon

The average finishing time for an Olympic distance triathlon is 2 hours and 53 minutes. For women, the average time is 3 hours and 7 minutes, while for men, it is 2 hours and 40 minutes. These times are based on data from 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 races (the event was canceled in 2020). It is important to note that these times represent only the age groupers.

Super Sprint Triathlon

The average finishing time for a super sprint triathlon is much faster than that of an Olympic distance triathlon. According to data from the London 2021 Super Sprint Triathlon, the average finishing times were as follows:

• Overall: 35 minutes
• Men: 30 minutes
• Women: 38 minutes

Factors that Affect Triathlon Times

Your age and gender can have a significant impact on your average triathlon time. According to Triathlon Budgeting, the average finishing time for an Olympic triathlon increases with age for both men and women. In addition, men typically finish faster than women.

Other factors that can affect your triathlon times include:

• Fitness level
• Training experience
• Course conditions
• Equipment

Elite Triathletes

Elite triathletes are in a league of their own when it comes to finishing times. In Olympic triathlons, the average times for elite male and female triathletes are significantly faster than those of age groupers. Notably, elite male triathletes strive for sub-15000 finishes.