LA28 unveils Venice Beach triathlon courses, setting stage for Games’ first medals
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.
Los Angeles 28 (LA28) has revealed the triathlon courses for the 2028 Olympic Games, setting the stage for the first medal events. The iconic Venice Beach Zone will host women's individual and mixed relay Olympic events on July 15-16 and 20, respectively, with Paralympic individual races on August 18-19. The Olympic women's course takes athletes through surf, the famous Venice sign, and canal bridges in a generally flat, loop-style route, marking only the second beach start in Olympic triathlon history.
The men's race follows a similar path, while the mixed relay features teams of four athletes completing 350-meter swims, 6.6-kilometer bike rides, and 1.6-kilometer runs. The Paralympic program includes six sport classes, with competitors starting from a barge and completing a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike ride, and 5-kilometer run.
All events share a central transition area, giving spectators multiple opportunities to watch the races. LA28's chief of sport and Games delivery officer, Shana Ferguson, emphasized how Venice Beach will add a meaningful chapter to its storied history, showcasing its energy, character, and beauty.
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