Common Distances
The most common distances are Sprint (75 km swim / 20 km bike / 5km run), Olympic (15 / 40 / 10) and Ironman (3.8 / 180 / 42).
The tri
The triathlon typically includes swimming, biking and running (in that order).
Origin
The origin of triathlon is anecdotally attributed to a race in France during the 1920-1930s that was called 'Les trois sports'.
History of Ironman
The first modern long-distance triathlon event was the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon.
Famous Ironman quote
Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life!
No drafting
Unlike most bicycle races, drafting is not allowed in a triathlon.
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are typically allowed when the water temperature is below 78 degrees Fahrenheit or 26 degrees Celsius.
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