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Triathlon

Triathlon is one of the optional Commonwealth Games sports. It has been on the program in 2002 and 2006 and will again be in 2014.

Trivia

  • Men's and Women's Triathlon races comprise a 1.5 km swim followed by 40 km cycling and a 10 mk run.

  • A triathlon event was held as a demonstration sport in 1990. New Zealand athletes won both events: men - Rick Wells, women - Erin Baker.

  • Triathlon made its Commonwealth Games debut as a full medal sport at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.

  • In 2010, Triathlon was excluded from the program due to the lack of a suitable location for the swimming stage.

Competition

  • The men's and women's races are conducted over the Olympic distance of 1,500m swim, 40km ride and 10km running race.

  • The events are held according to the International Triathlon Union (ITU) rules.

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