1994 — Olympic Dream Secured
All yearsOlympic Dream Secured
IOC approves triathlon for Sydney 2000; legends still shine in Kona.
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Triathlon earns its Olympic future. Meanwhile, Kona’s icons keep raising the bar—proof that the sport spans eras and distances with equal drama.
Highlights
- Worlds in Wellington: Spencer Smith and Emma Carney
Smith defends his crown; Carney storms to gold.
- World Cup series matures into a true global tour
Deep start lists and national backing across continents.
- Greg Welch becomes the first non-American male Kona champion
Paula Newby-Fraser adds another title in a pivotal year.
- IOC adds triathlon to the Olympic program (for Sydney 2000)
A landmark vote in Paris brings the sport to the Games.
- Inaugural ITU Long Distance World Championships (Nice)
Rob Barel and Isabelle Mouthon-Michellys take the titles.
Notable events
June
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Inaugural ITU Long Distance World Championships (Nice)
Rob Barel and Isabelle Mouthon-Michellys take the titles.
September
- moment
IOC adds triathlon to the Olympic program (for Sydney 2000)
A landmark vote in Paris brings the sport to the Games.
October
- moment
Greg Welch becomes the first non-American male Kona champion
Paula Newby-Fraser adds another title in a pivotal year.
November
- moment
World Cup series matures into a true global tour
Deep start lists and national backing across continents.
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Worlds in Wellington: Spencer Smith and Emma Carney
Smith defends his crown; Carney storms to gold.