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.

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