A triathlon is the term given to an endurance race involving swimming, cycling, and running, always in that order. Each segment is raced sequentially, with participants in competition for the fastest overall race time.
There can be several different distances involved in triathlons, including some short distances, though the most popular triathlons tend to involve longer distances covered by the participants.
Triathlons are not for the faint of heart, and many hours of preparation are required for those who intend to take part in them. Preparation will involve many hours of training, and that training will need to feature the correct training intensity distribution.
A triathlon Olympic distance refers to a triathlon that is featured in the Olympic Games, such as those that were featured in the 2024 Olympic Games earlier this year.
Triathlon is a derivation from the Greek words treis and athlos, which stand for three and games. Triathlons are a fun multi-discipline sport that adds a great deal of variety to the methods available for challenging yourself and staying active.
Where can I take part?
Hundreds of triathlon events take place every year across the United States, including some that mirror those of a Triathlon Olympic. For newcomers considering entering a triathlon event, it is a good idea to get some practice by joining local Swim Bike Run events in their area.
There are also a number of other multi-sport events besides triathlons such as the likes of aquathlons, duathlons and cross duathlons.
