International Structure
The ITU is structured into 5 continental regions, through which the national federations (the governing body of triathlon in each country) is affiliated to the ITU. Each of the continental regions offers a Continental Championship and Continental Cup Series.
- Africa: African Triathlon Union (ATU) – 10 national federations
- Americas: Pan American Triathlon Confederation (PATCO) – 36 national federations
- Asia: Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC) – 22 national federations
- Europe: European Triathlon Union (ETU) – 43 national federations
- Oceania: Oceania Triathlon Union (OTU) – 8 national federations
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