The Triathlon World Series is an annual series of elite triathlon races organized by the International Triathlon Union (ITU). It features top athletes competing in a standard format that includes a 1.5 km swim, a 40 km bike ride, and a 10 km run. The series typically consists of multiple events held in various cities around the world, culminating in a grand final. Athletes earn points based on their performance in each race, with the overall champion determined by their total points at the end of the series. The series showcases the best in the sport, promoting triathlon as a competitive and exciting discipline globally.