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Panagiotis Bitados: progressing through elite international triathlon

Panagiotis Bitados finished first in the elite men’s race at the Taranto Mediterranean Games on 29 August 2026. On 1 September, his official World Triathlon record listed 33 international starts, nine podiums and three wins.

Published 2026-09-01Fact-checked 2026-09-01Bib2Bib Editorial
SportElite triathlon
2026 Mediterranean Games1st · 00:53:47
Taranto format750m · 20km · 5km
World Triathlon starts33
Podiums / wins9 / 3

The Taranto win

World Triathlon records Bitados first in the 2026 Mediterranean Games elite men’s race in 00:53:47. The official programme lists a sprint format: 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run.

The international snapshot

His official athlete page displayed 33 starts, nine podiums and three wins when checked on 1 September 2026. Rankings and next-event lists change frequently and are not stored here as permanent identity facts.

What we do not infer

One recent result is not used to predict future performance. This article includes no training, medical or private-life information.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What did he achieve at the 2026 Mediterranean Games?

He finished first in the elite men’s race in Taranto in 00:53:47.

What was the race format?

Sprint: 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run.

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