A Message from USA Triathlon:
USA Triathlon acknowledges that the Gill family is one of the most charitable philanthropic groups in the country. The quote made in a recent press release critical of a race series not sanctioning through the national and international triathlon federations was focused on the "world championship" designation and the impact of that designation on the global sports paradigm. The quote was never intended to disparage the Gill family, the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) or the Ironman brand. This sport is not big enough for a division between two influential organizations. We hope to meet with WTC during the off-season, settle our differences and bring the triathlon family together again. Our goal always has been and will continue to be to work with anyone who aspires to make the sport of triathlon even stronger.
Brad Davison, President of USA Triathlon
F. Skip Gilbert, Executive Director of USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon acknowledges that the Gill family is one of the most charitable philanthropic groups in the country. The quote made in a recent press release critical of a race series not sanctioning through the national and international triathlon federations was focused on the "world championship" designation and the impact of that designation on the global sports paradigm. The quote was never intended to disparage the Gill family, the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) or the Ironman brand. This sport is not big enough for a division between two influential organizations. We hope to meet with WTC during the off-season, settle our differences and bring the triathlon family together again. Our goal always has been and will continue to be to work with anyone who aspires to make the sport of triathlon even stronger.
Brad Davison, President of USA Triathlon
F. Skip Gilbert, Executive Director of USA Triathlon
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