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LA28 reveals triathlon courses at Venice Beach for Olympic debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:58 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

LA28 reveals triathlon courses at Venice Beach for Olympic debut

Summary

The LA28 Organizing Committee has announced triathlon courses for the 2028 Olympics, with Venice Beach hosting the events from July 15-20, 2028. The women’s individual triathlon will be the first to award medals during the Games. Athletes will swim, bike, and run through the iconic beachfront area, with a new beach start feature for the swimming leg. The cycling and running routes are designed to maximize speed, featuring a shared transition area to enhance spectator engagement. A test event is scheduled for July 16-18, 2027, allowing organizers to evaluate course logistics and athlete performance.

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Status Watch

•Venice Beach will host women's triathlon at the 2028 Olympics.
•First medals awarded on July 15, 2028, during women’s individual events.
•Courses include a beach start and generally flat routes for speed.
•Next year, Venice will host a World Triathlon event for course testing.
•Mixed relay triathlon is scheduled for July 20, 2028.

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2:58 PMYahoo Sports — LA28 unveils Venice Beach triathlon courses, setting stage for Games’ first medals

What they're saying

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LOS ANGELES — The first medals of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be awarded against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, with Venice Beach hosting a women’s triathlon course that takes athletes through the surf, past the neighborhood’s famous sign and over its canal bridges.
— Yahoo Sports

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