Triathlon


 
 
Triathlon

A triathlon is an athletic event made up of three contests (from the Greek). In contemporary usage, the name triathlon is mostly applied to a combination of swimming, cycling and running, in that order.

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In most modern triathlons, these events are placed back-to-back in immediate sequence and a competitor's official time includes the time required to "transition" between the individual legs of the race, including any time necessary for changing clothes and shoes. As a result, proficiency in swimming, running, and cycling alone is not sufficient to guarantee a triathlete a competitive time: trained triathletes have learned to race each stage in a way that preserves their energy and endurance for subsequent stages.

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Greek: The noun Greek refers to:...

Swimming: Swimming is the method by which living creatures move themselves through water in a method not involving simply walking on the bottom. Swimming is a popular recreational activity and a competitive sport. There are many health benefits of swimming, but it also entails risks if basic precautions are n...

Cycling: Cycling is a recreation, a sport, and a means of transport across land. It involves riding bicycles, unicycles, tricycles, and other human powered vehicles (HPVs). As a sport it is governed internationally by the Union Cycliste Internationale in Switzerland (for upright bicycles) and by the Internat...


Triathlon related Images and Photos (experimental)

2012 Olympics Triathlon Pictogram Pin
2012 Olympics Triathlon Pictogram Pin
Olympics London 2012 Triathlon Coin
Olympics London 2012 Triathlon Coin

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Introduction
History
Types of triathlon
Nonstandard variations
How a triathlon works
Rules of triathlon
Professional competitions
Triathlon and fitness
Specialization of swimming, cycling and running in triathlon
Legendary and well-known events
Notable triathletes
References
See also
External links
 
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