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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swim exit ramp

Sports; Triathlon

This is a ramp that allows the competitors to make an easy exit from the water to land, so they can begin the bicycle portion of the race.

swimming cap

Sports; Triathlon

This is a lightweight plastic or rubber cap that helps to reduces resistance when swimming. Swimming caps are mandatory when competing in the swimming leg of the triathlon. They are also worn to ...

transition area

Sports; Triathlon

This is a designated area where competitors can change clothes and make the necessary changes they need when going from one leg of the race to the next.

transition time

Sports; Triathlon

This is the time it takes a competitor to change clothes and do what ever it is they need to do when going from one event of the triathlon to the other.

triathlete

Sports; Triathlon

A person who is taking part in a triathlon.

wipe out

Sports; Triathlon

A crash. Usually a result of the tires losing traction, but it can also result because one cyclist runs into another cyclist. Rainy weather conditions and aggressive riding can lead to crashes. See ...