The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is the world governing body for the sport of Triathlon and its related other Multisports. It is an association founded in April 1989 in Avignon, France and existing under art. 60 and following the Swiss Civil Code. The seat of ITU is in Switzerland and its headquarters shall be decided by the Executive Board.
ITU is a non-profit-making organisation and does not pursue any objective for its own gains.