Triathlon
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Triathlon

Updated: 7 Sep 2020
Triathlon
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A triathlon is a multisport race with three continuous and sequential endurance races. The word is of Greek origin, from τρεῖς or treis (three) and ἆθλος or athlos (competition). While variations of the sport exist, the most common form includes swimming, cycling, and running over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion, including timed transitions between the three races. Transition areas vary in size depending on the number of participants expected. In addition, these areas provide a social headquarters before the race. The nature of the sport focuses on persistent and often periodized training in each of the three disciplines, as well as combination workouts and general strength conditioning.
Chef, TV Host, Restaurateur
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4 years ago
Everybody has different ways of decompressing. I enjoy going for long bike rides or going for a run. Eventually I got into marathons, then triathlons, and now -- Ironmans!
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Actress, Musician
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over 3 years ago
In 2008, she completed the Nautica Malibu Triathlon in two hours, 23 minutes, and 28 seconds. "Now, understand, I had never done a triathlon before," she wrote. "I had run a 10K when I was 12, but never anything close to a triathlon. On the morning of the race, as I was standing there surrounded by a thousand paparazzi, about to jump into the ocean, I realized that this probably wasn't the best idea I ever had."
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