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Olympic Games 27 July - 12 August
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Triathlon
Did you know?
The world’s leading competitors take less than one hour 50 minutes to complete an Olympic-distance triathlon.
- The first Olympic Triathlon champions were Brigitte McMahon (Switzerland) and Simon Whitfield (Canada).
Transitions are crucial in determining the final results, as athletes can gain or lose valuable time on their rivals when they are taking off their wetsuit and putting on their shoes.