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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kick

Sports; Triathlon

A burst of speed at the very end of a race, usually used to try and win the race.

lap

Sports; Triathlon

Going once around a track or circuit that has been laid out by the organizers of the event.

lead boat

Sports; Triathlon

This is a boat that stays about 25 yards (22 meters) ahead of the lead swimmer and acts as a guide for the swimmers to follow.

leg

Sports; Triathlon

There are three legs in a Triathlon (hence the Tri), each leg of the race must be finished for a competitor to have a chance to win or get a time in the race.

long course

Sports; Triathlon

The Long Course Triathlon consists of a 2.5-kilometer (1.55 mile) swim, an 80-kilometer (49.7 mile) bike ride, followed by a 20-kilometer (12.4 mile) run. This takes about 5 hours to complete