IRONMAN has officially confirmed they are adding the Clydesdale and Athena divisions to their events. It has been a long and draining road to get here but I am relieved we finally moved the needle. We have achieved what they said was impossible so please take this moment to rest.
April 14, 2016
Final supporters
We would like to ask IRONMAN (WTC) to include a Clydesdale and Athena division in all of their races, and championships. They operate the best Triathlon events in the world, and Clydesdale and Athena sized Athletes would like to have an opportunity to challenge themselves and compete with like athletes in the worlds premier triathlon events.
USA Triathlon has re-adopted the Clydesdale and Athena Divisions in all distances, including a National Championship Race.
Updates
February 24, 2016
Reaching this level of visibility feels heavy but necessary. It is exhausting to keep pushing for fairness when the industry ignores the reality of so many athletes. We will keep moving forward because the momentum is finally shifting.
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2016
37 Comments
I would like Ironman to include Clydesdale and Athena divisions worldwide and the opportunity to qualify for the world Ironman championships in respective divisions
I weigh over 200 lbs on any given day and to compete with guys 1/3 to 1/4 of my weight gives me a huge disadvantage right off the bat. Please include a Clydesdale division..
It only seems right that the Clydesdale and Athena athletes compete within their like groups. USAT has done the right thing and WTC should do the same
I am a Clydesdale (and disabled) athlete. I would really like to see this happen.
I am an Athena who works my ass off for this sport. Having an Athena/Clydsdale division as part of Ironman would be an incredible and fair opportunity for me to compete! I will be doing my first Ironman 70.3 (Racine) in July and would love to represent my Athena sisters in the race!
As a Clydesdale myself, I think it is only fair to bring back the division for men and women. #238 going for a sub 5:15 in CDA 70.3 June 21, 2026. Rock n roll.
I would love a Clydesdale master's division
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IRONMAN has officially confirmed they are adding the Clydesdale and Athena divisions to their events. It has been a long and draining road to get here but I am relieved we finally moved the needle. We have achieved what they said was impossible so please take this moment to rest.
April 14, 2016
Final supporters
We would like to ask IRONMAN (WTC) to include a Clydesdale and Athena division in all of their races, and championships. They operate the best Triathlon events in the world, and Clydesdale and Athena sized Athletes would like to have an opportunity to challenge themselves and compete with like athletes in the worlds premier triathlon events.
USA Triathlon has re-adopted the Clydesdale and Athena Divisions in all distances, including a National Championship Race.
Updates
February 24, 2016
Reaching this level of visibility feels heavy but necessary. It is exhausting to keep pushing for fairness when the industry ignores the reality of so many athletes. We will keep moving forward because the momentum is finally shifting.
Reached 100 supporters
February 24, 2016
37 Comments
I've done 135+ triathlons including winning 5 Usat national champ titles as athena, I've been on team USA for Usat and competed itu as athena, I'm a member of Usat century club, I've qualified for Usat nationals at least 50 times all as athena... But I've only done 1 ironman event where I also qualified for Usat nationals .... Ironman used to respect all athletes...it would be great if it did again... I would do more of your events for sure....I'm a sponsored athlete and this would also look good for ironman and wtc
I would like Ironman to include Clydesdale and Athena divisions worldwide and the opportunity to qualify for the world Ironman championships in respective divisions
I weigh over 200 lbs on any given day and to compete with guys 1/3 to 1/4 of my weight gives me a huge disadvantage right off the bat. Please include a Clydesdale division..
It only seems right that the Clydesdale and Athena athletes compete within their like groups. USAT has done the right thing and WTC should do the same
I am a Clydesdale (and disabled) athlete. I would really like to see this happen.
I am an Athena who works my ass off for this sport. Having an Athena/Clydsdale division as part of Ironman would be an incredible and fair opportunity for me to compete! I will be doing my first Ironman 70.3 (Racine) in July and would love to represent my Athena sisters in the race!
As a Clydesdale myself, I think it is only fair to bring back the division for men and women. #238 going for a sub 5:15 in CDA 70.3 June 21, 2026. Rock n roll.
I would love a Clydesdale master's division
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I've done 135+ triathlons including winning 5 Usat national champ titles as athena, I've been on team USA for Usat and competed itu as athena, I'm a member of Usat century club, I've qualified for Usat nationals at least 50 times all as athena... But I've only done 1 ironman event where I also qualified for Usat nationals .... Ironman used to respect all athletes...it would be great if it did again... I would do more of your events for sure....I'm a sponsored athlete and this would also look good for ironman and wtc