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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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Triathlon

olympic

Sports; Triathlon

One of the four distances used in triathlon competitions. See Short Course.

pack

Sports; Triathlon

This is a term used in cycling to describe the main body of riders.

pontoon

Sports; Triathlon

This is like a long dock, it is floating and it is from the Pontoon all of the competitors dive into the water to start the swimming leg of the triathlon.

pull

Sports; Triathlon

This means to go to the head of a pace line helping to maintain the speed of the group.

pushing

Sports; Triathlon

When riding a bicycle this means you would be in a high gear and pedaling slowly.

race director

Sports; Triathlon

This is the person who is in charge of the triathlon.

rescue crews

Sports; Triathlon

During the swimming competition boats follow the swimmers around the course for safety reasons.

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