Knowra Triathlon Triathlon Triathlon is an endurance sport in which competitors swim, cycle, and run in sequence within one event. The clock usually continues through transitions between disciplines.
Triathlon transition : The changeover between swimming, cycling, and running during a triathlon, completed in designated transition areas. Transition time counts toward the result, so quick equipment changes can affect the race.
Mission Bay Triathlon : A 1974 multisport race in San Diego, commonly identified as the first event called a triathlon. Its swim-bike-run sequence helped establish the modern sport's basic format.
Olympic-distance triathlon : A triathlon consisting of a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bicycle ride, and 10-kilometer run. This distance anchors Olympic competition and many elite short-course races.
Duathlon : A multisport race that usually combines running, cycling, and running, without a swim. Removing the swim changes the event's sequence and access requirements.
Triathlon distances : The standard race-distance categories used in triathlon, from sprint events to long-distance races. Distance changes the demands of each leg and the pacing strategy across the event.
Hawaii Ironman Triathlon : The endurance race first held in Hawaii in 1978, combining a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride, and marathon. It made long-distance triathlon famous and inspired the Ironman brand.
Ironman Triathlon : A branded long-distance triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride, and marathon. It is the best-known full-distance format and a defining endurance challenge.
Aquathlon : A multisport race combining swimming and running, usually without a bicycle leg. It retains two triathlon disciplines but omits cycling.
Triathlon pacing : The distribution of effort across a triathlon's swim, bike, and run legs. Effort spent on the bike can strongly affect the final run.
International Triathlon Union : The international governing body for triathlon, founded in 1989 and now known as World Triathlon. It organized global competition and helped bring triathlon to the Olympics.
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