Supertri Toronto Becomes Showcase for Canada’s Rising Triathlon Talent

This summer’s Supertri Toronto will carry added significance for Canadian athletes as the event will also host a stage of Triathlon Canada’s National Development Series.

The race will give emerging Canadian athletes the opportunity to compete on the same course as the world’s best as part of the Supertri Pro Series weekend. In addition to racing for National Development Series points, athletes will also have the chance to qualify directly into the Supertri Pro Series Final, where three men and three women will earn spots in the championship race, which offers a prize purse of more than $800,000.

While the National Development Series is not designed as a direct Olympic pathway, the program plays a critical role in strengthening Canada’s competitive pipeline. The Toronto event will also host a stage of the Triathlon Ontario Cup, bringing younger athletes into the same festival environment as elite competitors.

The integration of development races into high-profile professional events has become an increasingly important strategy in the sport. As Supertri CEO and co-founder Michael D’hulst said:

“Supertri has always offered incredible opportunities for elite athletes to compete, and for up and coming athletes to get chances they wouldn’t be offered elsewhere. We have seen the biggest names in the sport come up through our racing and redefine professional triathlon. As we now bring our professional and amateur racing closer together to grow short course triathlon for all, we are delighted our excellent relationship with Triathlon Canada can generate this opportunity and add further to Supertri Toronto, which is a rapidly growing event we have huge ambitions for.”