Triathlon

Triathlon is a multisport race with three continuous and sequential endurance races. It usually involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion, including timed transitions between the three races.

A triathlon tests the athletes' endurance, agility, and versatility, making it one of the most physically demanding sports. The sport has gained popularity for its promotion of overall fitness and cross-training.

Sprint Triathlon

• Short Distance Race: It typically includes a 750m swim, a 20km bike ride, and a 5km run. It's ideal for beginners or for those looking to improve their speed in short distances.

Olympic Triathlon

• Standard Distance Race: Also known as International Distance, it consists of a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride, and a 10km run. It is the standard triathlon event at the Olympic Games.

Half Ironman Triathlon

• Medium Distance Race: It includes a 1.9km swim, a 90km bike ride, and a 21.1km run. This event is a significant step up from the standard Olympic distance.

Ironman Triathlon

• Long Distance Race: It involves a 3.86km swim, a 180.25km bike ride, and a marathon 42.20km run, raced in that order and without a break. It is considered one of the most challenging one-day sporting events in the world.

• Triathlon is an Olympic sport, with the Olympic distance triathlon being part of the Summer Olympic Games.
• There are also world championships organized by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) across various distances and disciplines.
• Ironman Triathlon races are organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) and culminate in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

Wikipedia: Triathlon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon

International Triathlon Union (ITU): About Triathlon https://www.triathlon.org/about

Ironman: About the Ironman Race https://www.ironman.com/im-world-championship