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Money in Triathlon?

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started by gameness on June 25, 2006

Who makes money in triathlon? How much do elite triathletes make? Do the sponsors of event organizers make more than the athletes?

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christri25 posted 2 years ago.

turning a profit in the triathlon world is pretty hard. the most profitable brand is Ironman and those organizers make more than the athletes.

If you want to make big money as a pro you have to genourous sponsors and race in the ITU. the chance of supporting yourself on races alone is probably nil.

Chris

``It's not as if I'm going to sit around and be a fat slob,''
Lance Armstrong 2005

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Red5 posted 2 years ago.

I convinced my firm to sponsor me in races. In return, I have our coporate logo silk screend onmy race and practrice suits. They give me $1000.00 per year as a budget. Not a lot but pays for some of the more $ races like IM and 1/2 IM events and that keeps the missus happy! :)

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Bryan

Of course it's 'effing hard, it's IRONMAN!

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bigbuba0 posted 2 years ago.

LifeTime Fitness Triathlon Series.....i believe $250,000 is up for grabs this year