Yokohama, Japan May 16, 2026
Source: https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-yokohama
The World Triathlon Championship Series is coming to Yokohama, Japan again in 2026.
Held around Yamashita Park, the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama is an international competition featuring not only fierce competition among elite athletes but also age group races.
The 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series event in Yokohama is confirmed for May 16–17, 2026, marking the series’ return to Japan for the 16th consecutive year .
Here are the key details:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| 📍 Venue | Special course around Yamashita Park (Start & Finish in the park), Yokohama |
| 🏅 Events | Elite & Para: May 16 / Age Group (Standard, Sprint Relay): May 17 |
| 🏃 Distances | Standard (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run), Sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) |
| 👥 Participants | ~160 elite athletes & ~1,500 age-group participants |
| 🔗 Official Info | https://yokohamatriathlon.jp/wts/ |
🎯 Event Significance
The Yokohama leg is a key stop in the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series and also serves as the kickoff for qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. This race will be crucial for athletes aiming to secure points for Paris 2027 and ultimately a spot at the LA Games .
📺 How to Watch
The event will be streamed live on TriathlonLive.tv. Check the official World Triathlon website closer to the date for broadcast schedules in your region.
Jeanne Lehair at the 2026 WTCS Yokohama
Luxembourg’s standout triathlete, Jeanne Lehair, delivered another spectacular performance at the 2026 WTCS Yokohama on Saturday, May 16, securing a fantastic 3rd place podium finish in the Elite Women’s race.
Having won the Yokohama event exactly 12 months prior, Lehair proved once again that the Japanese course suits her perfectly.
## The Race Breakdown
- The Swim & Bike: Lehair positioned herself excellently right from the start. She came out of the water in the lead pack (swimming a 20:04) and comfortably maintained her position within the large front group of 22 athletes during the 40km bike leg.
- The Run: Entering the transition (T2) efficiently, Lehair was part of an early four-woman breakaway on the 10km run alongside Emma Lombardi (FRA), Lisa Tertsch (GER), and eventual winner Tilda Månsson (SWE).
- The Finish: While Månsson and Great Britain’s Beth Potter eventually pulled away in the final kilometers to battle for gold, Lehair held strong to cross the line comfortably in third with an overall time of 1:50:36 (just 23 seconds behind the winner).
## Current Championship Standings
With back-to-back 3rd place finishes to start the season—having also taken bronze at the season opener in Samarkand, Uzbekistan—Jeanne Lehair currently sits in 2nd place overall in the World Triathlon Championship Series rankings. It is an incredibly strong start to her 2026 campaign and her road toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification cycle.
Jeanne Lehair (Luxembourg) on the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS)
Based on search results, I can provide Jeanne Lehair’s confirmed and planned races for the 2026 season. She is focused exclusively on the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) circuit rather than Supertri events.
2026 Race Calendar
Key Takeaways
- No Supertri appearances: Lehair’s calendar shows no plans to race Supertri events in Austin, London, Chicago, Boston, or Toronto. She is fully committed to the official World Triathlon circuit, which serves as the qualification pathway for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Recent form: She opened her WTCS season with a bronze medal in Samarkand on April 25, finishing 3rd behind Beth Potter (GBR) and Léonie Périault (FRA).
- Yokohama title defense: Her next race is the WTCS Yokohama on May 16, where she will look to defend the title she won in 2025.
