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            Triathlon

            Fort Copacabana
            Since making their Olympic debut at Sydney 2000, triathletes have been pushing themselves to the limit in swimming, cycling and running, with the first to the finish line taking gold. There will be men’s and women’s individual events in Copacabana.
            • Triathlon

            Triathlon

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            About

            Aim of the game

            Athletes must complete a course consisting of a 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run in the shortest possible time

            Why should you watch this?

            You will be amazed by the lung-bursting endurance and mental strength of the triathletes, not to mention the stunning beauty of the setting, alongside Copacabana beach

            Venues

            Fort Copacabana

            International Federation

            ITU

            Olympic debut

            Sydney 2000

            Rules
            • Bonking

              Bonking

              A state of severe exhaustion caused by a lack of glycogen in the muscles, also known as ‘hitting the wall’

            • Dolphin Diving

              Dolphin Diving

              A series of short dives used by triathletes to get through shore-bound waves and out into open water

            • Drafting

              Drafting

              Cycling technique whereby competitors ride close behind each other to take advantage of the slipstream

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            • Triathlon originated in the United States as an alternative training programme to keep track and field athletes fit

              Triathlon originated in the United States as an alternative training programme to keep track and field athletes fit

            • The first official triathlon took place in San Diego, USA, on 25 September 1974 and consisted of a 500m swim, 8km cycle and 10km run

              The first official triathlon took place in San Diego, USA, on 25 September 1974 and consisted of a 500m swim, 8km cycle and 10km run

            • On its Olympic debut at the Sydney 2000 Games, half a million people lined the streets to watch the races

              On its Olympic debut at the Sydney 2000 Games, half a million people lined the streets to watch the races

            • At Athens 2004, Austria’s Kate Allen was 44th out of 50 in the swim and 28th after the cycling, but fought back in the run, taking the lead with 200m left to claim the gold

              At Athens 2004, Austria’s Kate Allen was 44th out of 50 in the swim and 28th after the cycling, but fought back in the run, taking the lead with 200m left to claim the gold

            • New Zealanders Hamish Carter and Bevan Docherty won gold and silver in Athens, achieving the first and so far only triathlon one-two in Olympic history

              New Zealanders Hamish Carter and Bevan Docherty won gold and silver in Athens, achieving the first and so far only triathlon one-two in Olympic history

            • A photo finish was needed to confirm that Nicola Spirig had won gold at London 2012, after the Swiss crossed the line in the same time as Sweden's Lisa Norden

              A photo finish was needed to confirm that Nicola Spirig had won gold at London 2012, after the Swiss crossed the line in the same time as Sweden's Lisa Norden

            • Australia is the most successful nation in Olympic triathlon, with five medals – one gold, two silver and two bronze

              Australia is the most successful nation in Olympic triathlon, with five medals – one gold, two silver and two bronze

            • Canada’s Simon Whitfield is the only triathlete to win two Olympic medals – gold at Sydney 2000 and silver at Beijing 2008

              Canada’s Simon Whitfield is the only triathlete to win two Olympic medals – gold at Sydney 2000 and silver at Beijing 2008

            • Great Britain's Alistair Brownlee won gold at London 2012 in the fastest time recorded at an Olympic Games, while his brother Jonathan won the bronze

              Great Britain's Alistair Brownlee won gold at London 2012 in the fastest time recorded at an Olympic Games, while his brother Jonathan won the bronze

            • Triathlon is one of the few sports with no heats

              Triathlon is one of the few sports with no heats

            • Only once in the eight Olympic competitions held has the difference between first and second been greater than 13 seconds

              Only once in the eight Olympic competitions held has the difference between first and second been greater than 13 seconds

            • Triathletes can be warned or disqualified if they threaten the safety of their rivals during any of the three sections

              Triathletes can be warned or disqualified if they threaten the safety of their rivals during any of the three sections

            • Non-Olympic 'Ironman' triathlons consist of a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42km run, while 'Ultraman' competitors swim 10km, cycle 421km and run 84km

              Non-Olympic 'Ironman' triathlons consist of a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42km run, while 'Ultraman' competitors swim 10km, cycle 421km and run 84km

            Swim

            All starting together, the competitors must swim a 1.5km course in open water, marked out by buoys, using any swimming style they want.

            Cycle

            Leaving the water, the athletes swap their swimming caps and goggles for a helmet, and embark on the 40km bike race.

            Run

            The last stage is a 10km run with the first athlete to reach the finish line winning the gold medal.

            Stats

            Top Medalists

            Men
            CAN
            Simon Whitfield             		1 1 0 2
            NZL
            Bevan Docherty             		0 1 1 2
            GBR
            Alistair Brownlee             		1 0 0 1
            Women
            SUI
            Nicola Spirig             		1 0 0 1
            AUS
            Emma Snowsill             		1 0 0 1
            AUT
            Kate Allen             		1 0 0 1

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