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How many events are in a triathlon?
Three. The triathlon contains segments of swimming, cycling, and running. A 'full' triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile (3.8 km) swim, 112 mile (180 km) cycle, followed by a marathon run (26.2 miles, 42.195 km). The triathlon in the Olympics consists of a .93 mile (1.5 km) swim, 24.8 mile (40 km) cycle, and a 6.2 mile (10 km) run.
Where has the Olympic Torch gone so far?
to china
How many medals has Britain won for the triathlon?
In the Olympics through the 2008 Games in Beijing, 0. Their best finish, for men, was 9th by Simon Lessing at the 2000 Games in Sydney. For women, their best finish was 6th by Michelle Dillon at the 2004 Games in Athens.
A list of Olympic torches for reference?
Summer OlympicsBeijing 2008 Olympic TorchAthens 2004 Olympic TorchSydney 2000 Olympic TorchAtlanta 1996 Olympic TorchBarcelona 1992 Olympic TorchSeoul 1988 Olympic TorchLos Angeles 1984 Olympic TorchMoscow 1980 Olympic TorchMontreal 1976 Olympic TorchMunich 1972 Olympic TorchMexico City 1968 Olympic TorchTokyo 1964 Olympic TorchRome 1960 Olympic TorchMelbourne 1956 Olympic TorchHelsinki 1952 Olympic TorchLondon 1948 Olympic TorchBerlin 1936 Olympic Torch
What new event was played in the 2000 Olympics?
That was the triathlon which consisted of a 1,500 meter swim, 40 kilometers of road cycling, and 10 kilometers of road running. The gold medal winners were Brigitte McMahon of Switzerland and Simon Whitfield of Canada.
How long do you have to run in the Olympic triathlon?
The running portion of the Olympic triathlon is 10k.
What Olympic games rhyme?
triathlon and pentathlon
What is the swimming distance in a triathlon?
It depends on the triathlon. The usual length is 1/2 mile to 1.5 kilometers. The olympic distance triathlon is 1700 yards.
What Olympic sports start with T?
Tennis and triathlon are summer Olympic events. Track cycling is an Olympic event.
What is considered to be the True Olympic Sport that is a combination of several events?
The Triathlon.
Olympic distance triathlon record?
Set in 1996 by Simon Lessing, he broke the world record in the World Championship triathlon (Olympic distance) with a time of 1 hour, 39 minutes, 50 seconds at Cleveland. This record stands as of 2008. Due to the variety in courses during the olympic games, the world record is not official, however Simon Whitfeild holds the unofficial olympic record for triathlon at 1:48:24.02.
What New Zealand athlete has won an Olympic gold medal for the triathlon?
Hamish Carter won the gold medal in Athens, 2004; he finished 26th in Sydney, in 2000. The triathlon was introduced as an Olympic sport, in 2000, in Athens.
How many women to compete in 2012 olympic triathalon?
There were 55 athletes for the Women's triathlon
What is the Definition of a triathlon?
Tri - Means Three Athlon - Means Competition A Triathlon literally refers to any competition of three sports/activities. However, it has linked with the Swim/Bike/Run competition, that goes by the name "Triathlon".
What events and distances comprises the Chicago Triathlon?
The Chicago triathlon includes a 1.5 kilometer swim, a 40 kilometer cycle race and a 10 kilometer run.
What is an event that contains three different sports?
Triathlon. Swimming, bicycle, running.... and doubtless some anorak will give you the distances for Olympic and Ironman triathlons.
Who set the world record for the women's triathlon?
The world record for the women's triathlon is not officially recognized in the same way as in some other sports. However, notable triathletes like Gwen Jorgensen, Nicola Spirig, and Emma Snowsill have achieved remarkable performances in the sport.
