As the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series hits the back half of the season, World Triathlon London sets the scene for fast and furious racing with a sprint course on offer this Sunday with all of the leading ladies poised to line up.

Welcome to the third Columbia Threadneedle Rankings Report of 2015 following the World Triathlon Yokohama.

Following the ITU Executive Board meeting that was held in conjunction with the World Triathlon Yokohama, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) is pleased to confirm the locations of multiple World Championship events.

Javier Gomez underlined his number one ranking with a hard earned victory in Yokohama

Showing no weaknesses despite the rainy and cold weather, Gwen Jorgensen continued her historical undefeated streak by claiming her ninth consecutive win in the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama on Saturday.

The paratriathletes were first out on course at the World Series Triathlon event in Yokohama this morning, with racing underway at 6.55am local time under drizzly and overcast skies that turned to heavy rain midway through the run, making for tricky conditions.

Elite athletes gathered before a large media contingent to preview ITU Yokohama WTS this weekend

Yokohama this weekend marks the 5th race and halfway stage in the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series, with the world's fastest women in action on Saturday.

The top men will line up in Yamashita Park in Yokohama on Saturday for a chance at the fifth WTS title offered on the 2015 calendar.

ITU today announced that Tribe Solutions Inc. will serve as its exclusive global merchandising and licensing partner until 2020.