With the start of the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series just days away, we take a look back at some facts and figures from 2012, as well as look forward to what's up in 2013.

After more than five months of waiting, the countdown until the launch of the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series is set to just days. Get your preview of what's in store for this year's season here.

The first in our series of 'Fast 5' - 5 quickfire questions with ITU's top and emerging stars. This week we speak to Germany's Anne Haug is one of the rising stars of ITU racing.

The official start list for the elite fields in the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland World Series Triathlon in April were revealed by the ITU, with both the men's and women's field featuring a host of top names.

ITU has opened bidding for the World Triathlon Championships 2015 to all National Federations and cities interested in hosting the final race of the 2015 World Triathlon Series.

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) today named Edmonton as the host city for the 26th edition of the ITU World Championships Grand Final in 2014.

ITU and organisers of the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final London today announced their partnership with PruHealth as the title sponsor of the world championship race.

The International Triathlon Union is thrilled to announce its recent partnership with Chain Reaction Cycles, the largest online bike store, for the 2013 ITU World Triathlon Series.

The 2012 season not only produced some of the most prolific racing triathlon has ever seen, it also provided the backdrop for some of the sport’s most iconic photos. Check out the public's favourite picture here.

You told us what your favourite picture was from each of the 2012 ITU World Triathlon Series. Now it's time to elect the best of the best.