China News Service, Beijing, October 18th. The 2026 Beijing Huairou Triathlon World Cup and the 2026 Beijing International Triathlon Open opened on the 17th at the Yanqi Lake in Huairou, Beijing. Athletes from many countries and regions around the world gathered at the Yanqi Lake to start the peak showdown between mountains and rivers.
The event attracted a total of 120 professional players from 36 countries and regions. The Triathlon World Cup track connects the core area of Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center and the roads surrounding Huairou Science City, integrating the ecological background of "landscape and Huairou" and the innovative atmosphere of "scientific and innovative vitality" with the triathlon sport. Along the way, contestants can see the remnants of the Great Wall from a distance, and feel the innovative pulse of the Science City up close; the competition presents an immersive experience of "people competing in paintings" in an all-round way, and also allows contestants and audiences from all over the world to feel the charm of the city of "Beijing is the northernmost and Huairou is the most beautiful".
On October 17, the 2026 Beijing·Huairou Triathlon World Cup and the 2026 Beijing International Triathlon Open opened at the Yanqi Lake in Huairou, Beijing. Athletes from many countries and regions around the world gathered at the Yanqi Lake for the peak showdown. Photo provided by the organizer
After fierce competition, the men's championship was won by Max Studer, Zhang Xirui and Alberto Gonzalez Garcia won the runner-up and third runner-up respectively; the women's team championship was won by Lin Xinyu, and Márta Kropkó and Kate Waugh won the runner-up and third runner-up respectively.
Zhang Xirui, the runner-up in the men's elite category of the 2026 Beijing·Huairou Triathlon World Cup, said that although the weather was not good today, the conditions of the entire track were very good in all aspects, the riding track was not easy, and the water conditions of Yanqi Lake were also very good. "This is a home game, and the audience has been cheering me on along the way. I am very grateful to everyone."
Weng Ying, director of the Venue Control Center of the 2026 Beijing·Huairou Triathlon World Cup, said that this Huairou Triathlon World Cup is a points competition for the next Los Angeles Olympic Games and plays a very important role in whether athletes can qualify for the Olympics.
On October 17, the 2026 Beijing·Huairou Triathlon World Cup and the 2026 Beijing International Triathlon Open opened at the Yanqi Lake in Huairou, Beijing. Athletes from many countries and regions around the world gathered at the Yanqi Lake for the peak showdown. Photo provided by the organizer
Regarding today's weather, the organizing committee, together with the World Railway Federation's crisis management team, combined with the analysis and judgment of multiple meteorological reports, the rainfall is within a controllable range. "According to the rules, only thunderstorms will interrupt the competition. Rainy days are more common in triathlon competitions, and athletes also recognize the current competition conditions. On this basis, we have linked local security, medical and other support forces to make emergency preparations and make every effort to ensure the smooth progress of the event." Weng Ying said that the Triathlon Open will be held on the 18th. According to the weather forecast, we look forward to good weather tomorrow, allowing amateur triathletes from all over the country to experience Huairou's beautiful track and have a good competition experience.
On October 17, the 2026 Beijing·Huairou Triathlon World Cup and the 2026 Beijing International Triathlon Open opened at the Yanqi Lake in Huairou, Beijing. Athletes from many countries and regions around the world gathered at the Yanqi Lake for the peak showdown. Photo provided by the organizer
In addition to the exciting competition of professional athletes, the 2026 Beijing International Triathlon Open will be held on October 18, continuing to play the leading role of top events and building a platform for triathlon enthusiasts to challenge themselves and exchange ideas. The open competition includes full distance, half distance, biathlon and other events, and is open to adult and youth triathlon enthusiasts. 686 age-group athletes from 11 countries and regions including the United States, Sweden, New Zealand, Italy, Lithuania, and South Korea participated, including 242 age-group athletes for the full distance, 154 age-group participants for the half-distance distance, and 290 people for both riding and running.
"The triathlon event in Huairou will use top international events as a link to further release the resource advantages of ecological sports and sports tourism in our region, and systematically promote the construction of a high-quality outdoor sports destination." The relevant person in charge of the Beijing Huairou District Sports Bureau said that it will continue to polish the Huairou brand event card, continuously improve the level of regional outdoor sports opening up and international influence, and contribute to promoting the construction of a sports power and the implementation of the national fitness strategy. (over)
