How do I watch a triathlon live?

You can watch and follow all the World Triathlon Championship Series elite races live and on-demand at triathlonlive.tv. Beyond live video streaming, TriathlonLIVE offers live timing, live social media feeds, and an extensive archive of race videos and exclusive features.

How can I watch World Triathlon 2021?

You can watch all of the action from the Leeds leg of World Triathlon Championship Series live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. All of the action will also be available on catch-up on the BBC iPlayer.

How long is an ITU Triathlon?

An Olympic triathlon distance consists of a 1,500m swim, 40km bike, and a 10km run. The swim, bike and run events are held back to back with transitions in between to help athletes change gear and restock on nutrition.

How do you qualify for World Triathlon Championship?

General Eligibility Be a U.S. citizen OR. Be a U.S. national – someone who has resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years and has not competed for their country of citizenship in the prior year. Team USA eligible athletes must not have competed for their country of citizenship in the prior year.

What is a short chute in triathlon?

What’s the Short Chute in Super League Triathlon? The Short Chute creates a slightly shorter route around the race course for those athletes who earn one, basically giving a time bonus, but in real time! You earn one by winning one of the early stages/heats on a Championship weekend.

What does ITU stand for in triathlon?

From 1 October 2020, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) will officially take on its new identity as World Triathlon, following a rebrand that will take the sport of triathlon and its world governing body forwards after 31 years as ITU.

What does a triathlon consist of?

The three typical components of triathlon: swimming, cycling, and running. A triathlon is an endurance multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running over various distances.

Where is Alex Yee from?

Lewisham, London, United Kingdom

How tall is Alex Yee?

With the establishment of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) in 1989 it was quickly established that the governing body should host a yearly world championship to establish the men’s and women’s world champion.

What is a good time for Olympic triathlon?

An Olympic Triathlon is a 51.5 kilometers long race, with a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike, and a 10K run. For elite women, breaking 2 hours in the distance is a great time.

What are the age groups in triathlon?

Typical Triathlon Age Groups

• Elite Males — This “age group” is not an age group at all.
• Male Age Group: 19 – UNDER (sometimes they break this category down into 15- under and 16-19)
• Male Age Group: 20 – 24.
• Male Age Group: 25 – 29.
• Male Age Group: 30 – 34.
• Male Age Group: 35 – 39.
• Male Age Group: 40 – 44.

What is the world record for Olympic triathlon?

JAN FRODENO The 39-year-old German triathlete is the current world record holder with a staggering time of 7:35:39 for the full-distance triathlon. He’s also reigning Kona champion and 2008 Olympic gold medallist.