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There are four different
events in the Triathlon family : Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon, and Winter
Triathlon.
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- Triathlon is an activity that combines swimming, cycling,
and running in one event.
- The three sports are performed consecutively
(one after the other) with no breaks.
- The portion of a triathlon where
athletes change from one sport to the next is called a TRANSITION. It is
often called the 4th leg of Triathlon.
- Click to see the Breakdown of a
Triathlon
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Swim |
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- Duathlon is an activity that combines running and cycling in one event.
- The event has three segments.
- Run - Bike - Run
- Duathlons provide an excellent option for people who are unable to swim, or who do not enjoy
the water.
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Run |
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- Aquathlon is an activity that combines swimming and running in one event.
- The event has three segments.
- Run-Swim-Run
- There is one exception to this order. If the swim requires a wetsuit, then the event is
changed to a Swim-Run.
- Aquathlons are an excellent introduction to the sport of Triathlon, particularly for junior athletes. They are generally
very safe and can be easily organized with competitors requiring very little equipment
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- Winter Triathlon is an activity that combines running, mountain biking,
and XC (cross country) skiing.
- These events are ideal for countries
that have colder climates and long winters.
- Winter Triathlons also offer a perfect opportunity for athletes to cross train and maintain
fitness during the winter.
- Winter triathlons can be easy to set up as
well. Snow can be used to create bike racks, and both the run and XC ski
routes can be loop courses.
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Run |
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| Ski |
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