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World Triathlon is pleased to announce that eight candidates will be running for the Presidency in the upcoming elections, scheduled to take place during the Congress in Torremolinos, Spain, on 21 October, 2024. The current President, Marisol Casado, who has been at the helm for 16 years and is also a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will not seek re-election. The Presidential elections marks a significant moment in the organization’s history as it welcomes a new leadership era.

The candidates vying for the position are:

Dr. Debbie Alexander (RSA)
Mr. Antonio Alvarez (MEX)
Mr. Antonio Arimany (ESP)
Ms. Michelle Cooper (AUS)
Mr. Mads Freund (DEN)
Mr. Ian Howard (GBR)
Mr. Shin Otsuka (JPN)
Mr. Tamas Toth (HUN)

All eight candidatures have been officially approved by the World Triathlon Credentials Committee, ensuring that each candidate meets the stringent eligibility criteria set forth by World Triathlon. Each candidate submitted their bids, which received endorsements from their respective National Federations, before the designated deadline, confirming their commitment and readiness to lead the organization.