Olympic Games
Events > Olympics > Summer > Sports > Triathlon
Triathlon at the Olympics
-
The sport of Triathlon was first contested at the Sydney 2000 Games.
-
Discipline distances vary in triathlon competitions around the world. The distances used at the Olympics are a 1.5 kilometer swim, 40 kilometer cycle, and a 10 kilometer run. Races run over this distance are now commonly known as 'Olympic Distance' events.
-
Mass starts are used for the swim leg, and drafting is allowed during the cycling discipline.
-
There is an event for both men and women.
-
There are no records kept for the Olympic Triathlon, as the terrain and conditions vary for each course.
Related Pages
- List of Olympic Sports
- more about the sport of Archery
