For the first time, triathlon was included in the Sydney Summer Olympics in 2000. This sport allows you to constantly develop your physical ability in swimming, running and cycling.
Great endurance is required from triathletes, because such a competition is a 1.5 km swim, followed by a 40 km bicycle race. The final stage is a 10 km run. There are no breaks between exercises.
The men's individual championship and the women's individual championship are held on the same track, only at different times.
Participants start from the pontoon at the same time. This is how a swim in an open reservoir begins along a triangular route defined by ropes. The route must not be shortened by bypassing the buoys. Any swimming style is allowed.
The first stage of the race ends in about 20 minutes. This is followed by a cycling tour. There are several medical aid points on the track. For the second part of the competition, athletes can spend about one hour or more.
During a race in running, a prerequisite is movement on your feet. It happens that this requirement is difficult to comply with, because the last stage is the most difficult.
There are penalties for interfering with other athletes. For example, if the violation took place in the first stage of the race, the swimmer who interfered with the opponent will be delayed for half a minute. Also, some competitors are issued yellow warning and red disqualification cards.
During the Olympic Games, certain rules apply that apply to equipment. During the swim, athletes must wear hats. The use of fins and swimming vests is prohibited. You must wear a helmet during cyclocross. The bicycles on which athletes are going to ride are checked the day before the competition for compliance with the necessary requirements and standards. It is imperative to run in shoes.
Despite the high physical activity that triathlon participants undergo, this relatively young sport has gained great popularity.
