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There are many different Triathlon distances, there biking distances are as follows: Sprint Distance - Usually 10 miles (Can be as high as 20) Olympic Distance - Usually 24 miles Half Ironman - 56 miles Ironman - 112 miles The distance of each leg of the race varies on a race by race basis. Usually the distance for each leg of an event are clearly advertised anytime the name of the race is advertised.
A sprint triathlon is 800 meter swim, 12.4 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run...an olympic distance is double that.
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What is triathlon bike?
a triathlon bike is like a road bike, thinner then mountain bike tires..
How do you find the right size triathlon bike?
The best way is to go to a Bike Store that sells Triathlon Specific Bikes and be fitted with your bike purchase. Be sure the fitting is included with the purchase.
What is the word for swiming running and riding bike?
A Triathlon.
What sports are in a triathlon?
a triathlon contains swimming running and bicycling
How long is a tri athalon?
Well there are different lengths.A Sprint triathlon generally has 500 yd swim, 12 mile bike, and 5k run.An Olympic triathlon is 1500 m swim, 40 km bike, and 10k runA Half Ironman is 1.2 mi swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile runAn IRONMAN is 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a marathon (26.2 miles)
What equipment do you need to compete in a Triathlon?
To comete in a triathlon you will need, a wetsuit, tri suit, trainers, a bike, cycling hat and a swimming cap/hat.Hope this helps :)
How long do you have to run in the Olympic triathlon?
The running portion of the Olympic triathlon is 10k.
What is a mini triathlon?
A mini triathlon is shorter (in terms of overall distance) event that is designed to allow new triathletes to better their skills, or to encourage fitness enthusiasts to try the sport of triathlon (Swim + Bike + Run). Amongst the triathlon community, there are no standard distances for a mini triathlon; however, the distances would be on the order of: Swim (100 yds to 1/4 mile) Bike (6 miles to 12 miles) Run (1 mile to 3 miles) There are some generally accepted standard triathlon distances for longer events: Iron Distance (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) Half Iron Distance (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run) Olympic Distance (1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run) A mini-triathlon may also be labelled, "Super-sprint", "sprint", "try-a-tri", "give it a tri"
What is the Definition of a triathlon?
Tri - Means Three Athlon - Means Competition A Triathlon literally refers to any competition of three sports/activities. However, it has linked with the Swim/Bike/Run competition, that goes by the name "Triathlon".
When was ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships created?
ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships was created in 1994.
In an olympic triathlon which stage is the longest?
usually the bike. Pros swim around 17 mins, bike under an hour, and run around 30min or less.
What gear will I need to complete a triathlon?
To complete a triathlon you will need to have a bike for one. Other equipment that follows would be a helmet, knee pads, biking shoes,gloves,and also elbow pads.
