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.

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 national or international competitions exist for triathlons?

ITU Triathlon World Cup Series. ITU Duathlon World Championships. ITU Long Distance Duathlon World Championships. ITU Aquathlon World Championships.

What is the international governing body for the sport of triathlon?

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) is the world governing body for the sport of Triathlon and its related other Multisports.

What are the rules of a triathlon?

General Rules

• Competitors must have their helmet on and strapped before mounting your bike.
• Competitors must walk or run in the transition area – no riding is allowed until competitors have reached the mount line.
• Competitors must have their race number pinned on and visible and their numbers on their bike and helmet.

What is the difference between a triathlon and Ironman?

All Ironman races are triathlons, but not all triathlons are Ironman races. A Triathlon refers to a race that consists of three disciplines completed back to back; swimming, cycling and running. Ironman is also a trademarked name, with the race being organised by ‘Ironman’.

How tall is Alex Yee?

5′ 10″

How fast do Olympic triathletes run?

Not only are transition times mere seconds, but the overall pace is often extremely fast, hovering just above a 5-minute mile run pace. High-caliber professionals will often finish Olympic triathlons in around 2 hours or less, with the men’s record currently at just over 1 hour, 46 minutes.

What comes first in a triathlon?

There are many triathlon distances but the order is always the same: Swim > Bike > Run. You start with a swim, go into the first transition area (T1), then cycle, then into transition two (T2) and finish with a run.

What is the fastest triathlon time?

On one of the fastest Ironman courses in the world in Brazil, UK On runner Tim Don destroys the current Ironman World Record by more than 4 minutes with a time of 7:40:23.

What is a good triathlon time?

Also known as a standard distance triathlon, the best athletes in the world would often complete the course in 1 hour and 50 minutes. The average triathlete on the other hand would expect to take around 3 hours. This means the swim takes around 40 minutes and the 40 km bike needs to be completed in 1 hour.

Why is a triathlon swim bike run?

The order of a traditional triathlon swim/bike/run is based on two things: safety issues and smooth transitions. Triathlons are grueling tests of endurance, but they shouldn’t put anyone’s life at stake. The idea behind swimming first is that the open water poses the greatest threat to an exhausted athlete.

What is a normal triathlon distance?

On average, you will swim 1/2 mile (750 meters), bike for 12.4 miles (20K), and run for 3.1 miles (5K). Depending on your fitness level, course conditions, and the weather on race day, you can expect to complete these three legs in about 1.5 hours.