Triathlon

Triathlon

A triathlon is a athletic competition involving three continuous races of different disciplines with each leg of the race being a different sport. Triathlons can be competed in individually or as part of a relay team where each member competes in a different leg. The most common athletic disciplines in a triathlon are swimming, cycling and running.

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endurance race

Sports; Triathlon

A type of race, which is usually very long. The Ironman race is the ultimate endurance race. The event is intended to push the competitors' to their limit.

field

Sports; Triathlon

See Pack.

flyer

Sports; Triathlon

An unexpected attack, usually by a lone rider.

force the pace

Sports; Triathlon

One or a group of riders, for strategic reasons, increases the speed of the race to force the rest of the riders to go faster.

goggles

Sports; Triathlon

Goggles are worn over the swimmer's eyes to keep water from getting into their eyes. They are usually made of clear plastic.

half-triathlon

Sports; Triathlon

The Half-triathlon consists of a 1.9-kilometer (1.55 mile) swim, a 90-kilometer (49.7 mile) bike ride, followed by a 21-kilometer (12.4 mile) run.

ironman

Sports; Triathlon

The Ironman Triathlon consists of a 3.8-kilometer (2.4 mile) swim, a 180-kilometer (112 mile) bike ride, followed by a 42.2-kilometer (26.2 mile) run. So after swimming and biking you get to run the ...