The race takes places in London’s Hyde Park next month and will see Olympic gold medalist Alastair Brownlee compete against his brother Jonathan, the current world champion.
Between 11 to 15 September, there will be a number of events in the capital celebrating the sport. Other highlights include the elite women race, paratriathlon and an open race in which newcomers to the sport can compete.
As part of the event, Trafalgar Square will also be transformed into Triathlon Square - a live triathlon site providing the opportunity for visitors to try out all three elements of the sport. This includes swimming in an endless pool, cycling on a static bike and running on a treadmill. There will also be a specially designed triathlon area for children.
The five-day programme marks the latest achievement of the UK Sport’s Gold Event Series. It aims to bring 70 of the world’s best sporting competitions to the UK with the help of Lottery funding.
Events which have already been secured include the 2017 World Athletics Championships as well as the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, which will be held in Glasgow in 2015.
Marisol Casado, president of the International Triathlon Union, said: "We are thrilled by the huge turnout in London, as the record number of nations represented demonstrates a marked growth in our sport worldwide. The athletes are also in for a special treat, as they’ll get to compete on much the same course as the 2012 Olympians."
Ian Edmondson, head of major events at London and Partners, the Mayor’s official promotional organisation, added: "There’s an amazing amount for spectators to see and do whether it’s lining the route to cheer on the greats or visiting the live site at Trafalgar Square, with a global audience in excess of 25 million watching from home. We want people to come along, soak up the atmosphere and watch some superb athletes in action."
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