Milwaukee Welcomes USA Triathlon This Weekend

MILWAUKEE (Aug. 2, 2022) – For the second consecutive year, USA Triathlon returns to Milwaukee’s lakefront for the Toyota Age Group National Championships (AGNC). The event, taking place Aug. 6-7, is expected to attract 6,000 athletes and 12,000 spectators, and have an estimated economic impact of $6.2 million.

“Whether it’s a volleyball game at Bradford Beach or an NBA Championship at Fiserv Forum, the athletic spirit of Milwaukee is unparalleled and undefeated,” said Peggy Williams-Smith, president and CEO of VISIT Milwaukee. “Milwaukeeans love their home teams just as much as they enjoy welcoming sports fans and athletes from around the country.”

Sports Milwaukee Played host to the USA Triathlon AGNC in 2013, 2014, and 2015, along with a successful return in 2021, which included participants from all 50 states, as well as several international athletes. The 2022 iteration of the event includes the Olympic Distance National Championship on Saturday and the Spring-Distance National Championship on Sunday.

“Milwaukee is a favorite among triathletes and spectators, due to our picturesque location and welcoming spirit,” said Marissa Werner, STS, director of Sports Milwaukee. “The championships take place along Lake Michigan, utilizing our beautiful state and county parks, while fans enjoy the backdrop of Discovery World and Milwaukee Art Museum. The walkability of Milwaukee gives each visitor the chance to experience the restaurants and attractions that make our city so unique.”

The 2021 and now 2022 Toyota Age Group National Championships are just two examples of major sporting events that Milwaukee has hosted in recent years. Golf fans around the world descended upon Whistling Straits in September 2021 to cheer the United States as they defeated Europe in the Ryder Cup. Earlier this year, visitors traveled from all over the country to be a part of both the U.S. Speedskating Olympic Long Track Team Trials and NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball First/Second Rounds at the Petit National Ice Center and Fiserv Forum, respectively. Looking ahead to 2024, the completion of the Wisconsin Center expansion will provide 300,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, perfect for hosting sporting events of all sizes.

Volunteers are once again a vital part of the Toyota Age Group National Championships. Help make this event the best yet by signing up for a volunteer shift today. To register, go to https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/usat/.

Road Closures

The following roads will be closed on Saturday:

Michigan Street (East of Lincoln Memorial Drive) – Closed 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

North Harbor Drive (from Chicago to E. Michigan) – Closed 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lincoln Memorial Drive – Closed 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Northbound and Southbound lanes of Lincoln Memorial Drive from E. Michigan Street to Lake Drive
• Off-ramp from I-794 West to Lincoln Memorial Drive to remain closed until 1:30 p.m.

E. Mason Street., E. Lagoon Drive., E. Lafayette Hill Drive, E. Water Tower Road, E. Ravine Road.

• No thru traffic due to Lincoln Memorial Drive closure – 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

I-794 North – Closed 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• All lanes of I-794 North from Lincoln Memorial Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue

E. Howard Ave. – Closed 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Eastbound and Westbound lanes from I-794 to S. Lake Drive.

S. Lake Drive – Closed 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Northbound and Southbound lanes from E. Howard Avenue to E. Layton Avenue

E. Armour Ave – Closed 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Eastbound and Westbound lanes from Lake Drive to S. Sheridan Drive

S. Sheridan Drive – Closed 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Northbound and Southbound lanes from E. Armour Avenue to E. Pulaski Avenue

The following roads will be closed on Sunday:

E. Michigan Street (East of Lincoln Memorial Drive) – Closed 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

North Harbor Drive (from Chicago to E. Michigan) – Closed 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lincoln Memorial Drive – Closed 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Northbound and Southbound lanes of Lincoln Memorial Drive from E. Michigan Street to Lake Drive
• Off-ramp from I-794 West to Lincoln Memorial Drive to remain closed until 12:30 p.m.

E. Mason Street, E. Lagoon Drive, E. Lafayette Hill Drive, E. Water Tower Road, and E. Ravine Road

• No thru traffic due to Lincoln Memorial Drive closure – 6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday

I-794 North – Closed 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday

• All lanes of I-794 North from Lincoln Memorial Drive to E. Howard Avenue

About Sports Milwaukee

Sports Milwaukee, championed by VISIT Milwaukee, is charged with promoting the region as a destination for sporting events.​ A proud member of Sports ETA, Sports Milwaukee aims to solicit, promote and enhance youth, amateur, and professional sporting events to create a positive economic impact.​ Our vision is to be Milwaukee County’s premier sports organization for events and an advocate for health and wellness in the Greater Milwaukee area.

About VISIT Milwaukee

VISIT Milwaukee is a community asset that markets the destination as a top choice for business, convention, and leisure travel to national and international visitors to increase the economic impact of tourism in the region. VISIT Milwaukee has over 700 members, including hotels/motels, restaurants, attractions, services, and area businesses. The Wisconsin Center District, which is undergoing a large-scale expansion slated for completion in 2024, and Potawatomi Hotel & Casino are strategic partners with VISIT Milwaukee, providing funding support for conventions and tourism programs. For more information call (800) 554-1448 or visit https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.