The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2025

January 6, 2026

Prize money remains a key component of how athletes earn a living from the sport, though additional revenue streams, such as sponsorships, appearance fees, and federation stipends, are difficult to quantify. However, athletes with the best race results are typically best positioned to secure further commercial opportunities. The figures presented here reflect gross earnings only and do not account for expenses such as taxes, travel, coaching, training camps, or medical support.

The overall triathlon prize money pot has been stable compared to last year. In 2025, races offered a total prize purse of about $16.9 million  for professional athletes, a modest increase of 2% from the 2024 total of $16.5 million. This breaks down to $3.5 million from short-course racing and $13.4 million for long-course events. triathlete