Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town 2019

The Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town is the only ITU event that takes place on African soil, and the first event on the ITU (International Triathlon Union) world cup race calendar.

In addition to hosting top triathletes from across the globe, the event also welcomes thousands of multisport enthusiasts for an exciting day of swimming, cycling and running along Cape Town’s spectator-friendly and picturesque Atlantic Seaboard.

The event forms part of the Discovery Get Active Weekend, which also features the Discovery Retro Run – a fun run with a retro twist for the whole family.

The Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town offers a world-class event in a spectacular location, where recreational athletes of all ages can push their own limits while rubbing shoulders with the world’s best… all while their friends, family and supporters get to enjoy the very best that the Mother City has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Latest News

Your 2019 Results Are Out!

Well done to all Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town 2019 participants! Provisional results have been published online!

Ueda and Yee Take Blue Carpet Victory At The 2019 Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town

The Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town 2019 drew to a close on Sunday 10 February. The men’s elite sprint race was dominated by Alex Yee (GBN) with a time of 00:52:04 in first place. He was followed closely by Tony Smoragiewicz (USA) and Joao Silva (POR) in third.

MEDIA RELEASE: Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town Attracts World Elite

Ten South African triathletes are among the top contenders to be crowned the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town champion. The event takes place on Sunday, 10 February 2019, and officially opens the 2019 ITU (International Triathlon Union) global race calendar.

From Swallowing Water To Mermaid

"I was swallowing water, choking and began to feel panicked..." Read how Amy Hopkins discovered her inner mermaid during her preparations for the Discovery Triathlon World Cup Cape Town - her first triathlon!