4.3. What are the distances for triathlons?
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This article is from the Triathlon FAQ, by with numerous contributions by James Goddard others.
4.3. What are the distances for triathlons?
There are no set distances for triathlons. Many triathlons use various
distances that conform to the land/water available to them.
There are, however, a few "common" distances:
Name Swim Bike Run Sprint .75km 20km 5km Olympic or International 1.5km 40km 10km Long Course 2.4m 112m 26.2m
The terms "short course" and "long course" generally refer to
distances less than and greater than Olympic distance respectively.
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