TriathlonTriathlonTriathlon is a multi-sport and has three sports which Triathlon is a multi-sport and has three sports which continue thorough the race. continue thorough the race.

It may vary the sports they play in triathlon but the most It may vary the sports they play in triathlon but the most famous track includes first swimming, then cycling and last famous track includes first swimming, then cycling and last running.running.

The race distance may vary but according to the The race distance may vary but according to the International Triathlon Union, the main distances are Sprint International Triathlon Union, the main distances are Sprint distance (750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run), Intermediate distance (750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run), Intermediate distance (1.5 km swim, 40 km ride, 10 km run), the Long distance (1.5 km swim, 40 km ride, 10 km run), the Long Distance (1.9 km swim, 90 km ride, 21.1 km run), and Ultra Distance (1.9 km swim, 90 km ride, 21.1 km run), and Ultra Distance (3.8 km swim, 180 km ride, 42.2 km run). Distance (3.8 km swim, 180 km ride, 42.2 km run).

Triathlon HistoryTriathlon HistoryTriathlon began in France in the 1920s.Triathlon began in France in the 1920s.

The early triathlon was running, cycling and canoeing.The early triathlon was running, cycling and canoeing.

The early triathlon was called ‘Les trois sports’, ‘La course des The early triathlon was called ‘Les trois sports’, ‘La course des Débrouillaeds’ and ‘La course des Touche a Tout’.Débrouillaeds’ and ‘La course des Touche a Tout’.

The sport triathlon started when runners, swimmers and The sport triathlon started when runners, swimmers and cyclists joined together to make a club. They started to train cyclists joined together to make a club. They started to train together then training sessions turned into informal races so together then training sessions turned into informal races so from then on triathlon started.from then on triathlon started.

Triathlon LandmarksTriathlon Landmarks First Olympic triathlon was in Sydney Olympics, 2000, and First Olympic triathlon was in Sydney Olympics, 2000, and the distance was 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run.the distance was 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run.

The first modern triathlon was held in Mission Bay, San The first modern triathlon was held in Mission Bay, San Diego, California on September 25Diego, California on September 25thth, 1974., 1974.

First modern long-distance triathlon event was the First modern long-distance triathlon event was the Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon and the distance 3.9km swim, Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon and the distance 3.9km swim, 180km ride and 42.195km run.180km ride and 42.195km run.

Triathlon RulesTriathlon RulesHelmets MUST be worn before riding.-BikeHelmets MUST be worn before riding.-Bike

No swim aids like flippers, swim gloves and floaties.-SwimmingNo swim aids like flippers, swim gloves and floaties.-Swimming

No forward progress made by crawling- RunningNo forward progress made by crawling- Running

If participants leave marked area, they need to come back to If participants leave marked area, they need to come back to the spot and continue.the spot and continue.

No help from non-participants except race official.No help from non-participants except race official.

No headsets or audio devices (Ipod, MP3, etc) in the No headsets or audio devices (Ipod, MP3, etc) in the race.race.

No glass containers anywhere in the race.No glass containers anywhere in the race.

Triathlon EqiupmentTriathlon EqiupmentSWIMMING EQUIPMENT=Goggles, wet suits and swim cap.SWIMMING EQUIPMENT=Goggles, wet suits and swim cap.

BIKE EQIUPMENT= Bike, Helmet, biking jersey, bike shorts, BIKE EQIUPMENT= Bike, Helmet, biking jersey, bike shorts, bike computer, bike pump, wrench, spare tubes and saddle bike computer, bike pump, wrench, spare tubes and saddle packs.packs.

RUNNING EQUIPMENT=Shoes, low-cut socks, breathable t-RUNNING EQUIPMENT=Shoes, low-cut socks, breathable t-shirt, sports watch and heart rate moniter.shirt, sports watch and heart rate moniter.

Famous Aussie TriathletesFamous Aussie Triathletes

Chris McCormackChris McCormack

4th April 19734th April 1973

Won the Ironman Autralia in 2002, Won the Ironman Autralia in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Won the Ironman World Won the Ironman World Championships in 2007 and 2010Championships in 2007 and 2010

Emma Snowsill Emma Snowsill

1515thth June 1981 June 1981

Won the International Won the International Triathlon Union in 2003, 2005 Triathlon Union in 2003, 2005 and 2006.and 2006.

Won the 2008 Beijing Won the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Olympics.

TriathlonTriathlon ScoreingScoreingAthletes at each event in the Super SeriesAthletes at each event in the Super Series (male and female) will (male and female) will

receive points like this:receive points like this:

1st1st 100 points100 points

2nd2nd 90 points90 points

3th3th 85 points85 points

4th4th 80 points80 points

5th5th 75 points75 points

6th6th 70 points70 points

7th7th 65 points65 points

8th8th 60 points60 points

9th9th 55 points55 points

10th10th 50 points50 points

11th11th 49 points49 points

12th12th 48 points48 points

13th13th 47 points47 points

59th59th 1 points1 points

Each athlete’s three best Each athlete’s three best scores from the five race scores from the five race series will count towards series will count towards the series ranking points. the series ranking points. Points scored in races Points scored in races other than the best three other than the best three finishes will be finishes will be discounted.discounted.

58th58th 2 points2 points

Triathlon Olympic MedalsTriathlon Olympic MedalsRANK NATION GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL

1 Australia 1 2 1 4

2 New Zealand 1 1 1 3

3 CanadaGermany

1 1 0 2

5 Switzerland 1 0 2 3

6 Austria 1 0 0 1

7 Portugal 0 1 0 1

8 Czech RepublicUnited States

0 0 1 1

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Bibliography

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