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The Powerman Duathlon is an exciting discipline that combines running and cycling in a single competition. This multisport event, originated in the 1980s, has gained popularity as a challenging way to test the athletic skills of participants.
This discipline has evolved into an international event, with competitions held in various locations around the world. Many events offer qualifying slots for the Powerman World Championship, providing participants with the opportunity to compete on a global level.

  • 1989-1990
    Zofingen Switzerland hosts for the first time it's long distance duathlon. In this this known as "biathlon" or "run and bike". 1990 Powerman was introduced to this event. Powerman should be a quality label for long distance duathlon events from then on.

  • 1994

    The first Powerman World Series consists of a total of 9 events worldwide.

  • 1996-1997

    Powerman opts for strategic long-term cooperation with both international (ITU) and national federations. 1997 As result, ITU and Powerman are organizing for the first time in the sport of duathlon the "ITU Powerman Long Distance Duathlon World Championships" that was be hosted until 1999 in Zofingen Switzerland.

  • 1999

    Powerman race directors decided to invest more in common interest and quality resulting in the foundation of the International Powerman Association. On December 30th, IPA International Powerman Association was founded in Zofingen/Switzerland.

  • 2021

    the world's most famous duathlon will be held for the 32nd time in Zofingen, Switzerland. In addition to the Long Distance World Championships, which will remain in its birth place Zofingen, new Middle Distance World Championships will be added with annually changing venues.

  • 2023

    In 2021 the first Powerman Short Championships will be hosted in Asia.
    Malsay was the hosted

  • 2024

    COLOMBIA, QUINDIO. is the next selected host for the most greatest Duathlon Race