What does it take to become a national-level triathlon athlete? Post reporter gets a small taste

Athletes from Hong Kong’s triathlon team are expected to medal at China’s National Games races on November 15 and 16, 2025. Like any sport, becoming a competitor on the national level takes years of training and dedication. The triathlon is among the most intense of athletic competitions, because it involves back-to-back swimming, biking and running. Post reporter Oscar Liu wanted to find out what it takes to be a triathlete and went through some training drills with Andrew Wright, the head coach of the Triathlon Association of Hong Kong, China.