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A race that combines swimming and cycling is typically called a "triathlon." In a triathlon, participants compete in three disciplines: swimming, followed by cycling, and then running. The distances can vary, with popular formats including sprint, Olympic, half Ironman, and Ironman distances.
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What is the first discipline in a triathlon swim or run?
The first discipline in a triathlon is the swim. Participants start the race in the water and complete the swimming segment before transitioning to the cycling portion. The swim is typically followed by the bike leg, and then the run concludes the event.
What is the most famous bike race in France called?
The tour de France cycling race, held every July, is a world-famous cycling event.
What are the events in the triathion?
A triathlon consists of three main events: swimming, cycling, and running. Participants typically start with a swim segment, which varies in distance depending on the race format. After completing the swim, athletes transition to the cycling portion, followed by a run to finish the race. The distances for each segment can vary widely, with common formats including sprint, Olympic, half Ironman, and Ironman distances.
What is it called when you cycling in two?
A bicycle for two, one after the other, is usually a tandem. A bicycle for two side by side(very rare) is called a sociable. If it's about a kind of race, then that race is called a pursuit.
What is seed time in swimming?
A seed time is your previous time in any given event when you enter a meet. This determines what heat you will be placed in to swim your race. The time you get when you swim that race is called your final time.
What does Mark Cavendish race in?
Cycling
How do you win a cycling race?
bicycle
What is the objective of cycling in the Olympics?
to win the race
Which three sports are completed in during a triathlon?
usually swim-bike-run but it can differ depending on the race.
Why is it a bad idea to condition before a swim race?
You must give time for your muscles to rebuild. This is called tapering.
What is the longest distance event in the Olympics?
The MarathonThe longest running race is the marathon at 42.195KM (26miles 385yards)The longest foot race is the mens 50K walkThe longest race is the triathalon - 1500M swim + 40KM cycle + 10KM run
When was the tandem cycling race last held at an Olympics?
Tandem cycling was last held at the Olympics in 1972
