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The Olympic Triathlon is a race consisting of three parts. A 1500m swim is followed by a 40km bicycle race. The last leg of the event is a 10km run.
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Fast Facts
- Olympic debut: 2000 Summer Olympics in AustraliaUSA Triathlon: Triathlon
- One of the newest sports added to the Olympic games CBS Sports: Triathlon History
- 110 athletes competed in 2008 Beijing 2008: Triathlon
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History
The modern Triathlon originated in 1971 in San Diego, California, at the San Diego Track Club as a way to break up the routine of a runner's training. It was not until 1989 that the International Olympic Committee recognized Triathlon as an Olympic sport.Run the Planet: Historical Origin of the Triathlon Clear Lead: History of Triathlon -
Triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics
The Triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held near the big dam at the Ming Tomb Reservoir in northern Beijing on August 18 and August 19, 2008.Beijing 2008: Triathlon Time and Venue Emma Snowsill of Australia took home the gold medal in the women's event, while Jan Frodeno of Germany won the men's competition.NBC Olympics: Triathlon Medalists -
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Reflecting on the end of another season. What's your #ARace for 2010? Looking to #PR2010 at Olympic, 70.3 tri's & 26.2. #Triathlon #Marathon
@malarchuck | November 08, 2009 05:59 AM -
Good luck to Michael Sharps competing in his first Olympic triathlon tommorrow. In Miami! Not jealous, really! http://fb.me/3kRpTjq
@tnmultisports | November 07, 2009 09:47 PM -
Review: Endurance Planner: Games Triathlon Champion and Canadian Olympic Triathlete in Athens. ... around a Cyc.. http://bit.ly/1veseF
@whatsonathens | November 06, 2009 11:06 PM -
pumped for july 25th... new jersey state triathlon... olympic distance
@TRI_it_all | November 06, 2009 04:51 PM
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Reflecting on the end of another season. What's your #ARace for 2010? Looking to #PR2010 at Olympic, 70.3 tri's & 26.2. #Triathlon #Marathon
@malarchuck | November 08, 2009 05:59 AM -
Good luck to Michael Sharps competing in his first Olympic triathlon tommorrow. In Miami! Not jealous, really! http://fb.me/3kRpTjq
@tnmultisports | November 07, 2009 09:47 PM -
Review: Endurance Planner: Games Triathlon Champion and Canadian Olympic Triathlete in Athens. ... around a Cyc.. http://bit.ly/1veseF
@whatsonathens | November 06, 2009 11:06 PM -
pumped for july 25th... new jersey state triathlon... olympic distance
@TRI_it_all | November 06, 2009 04:51 PM
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Reflecting on the end of another season. What's your #ARace for 2010? Looking to #PR2010 at Olympic, 70.3 tri's & 26.2. #Triathlon #Marathon
@malarchuck | November 08, 2009 05:59 AM -
Good luck to Michael Sharps competing in his first Olympic triathlon tommorrow. In Miami! Not jealous, really! http://fb.me/3kRpTjq
@tnmultisports | November 07, 2009 09:47 PM -
Review: Endurance Planner: Games Triathlon Champion and Canadian Olympic Triathlete in Athens. ... around a Cyc.. http://bit.ly/1veseF
@whatsonathens | November 06, 2009 11:06 PM -
pumped for july 25th... new jersey state triathlon... olympic distance
@TRI_it_all | November 06, 2009 04:51 PM
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Reflecting on the end of another season. What's your #ARace for 2010? Looking to #PR2010 at Olympic, 70.3 tri's & 26.2. #Triathlon #Marathon
@malarchuck | November 08, 2009 05:59 AM -
Good luck to Michael Sharps competing in his first Olympic triathlon tommorrow. In Miami! Not jealous, really! http://fb.me/3kRpTjq
@tnmultisports | November 07, 2009 09:47 PM -
Review: Endurance Planner: Games Triathlon Champion and Canadian Olympic Triathlete in Athens. ... around a Cyc.. http://bit.ly/1veseF
@whatsonathens | November 06, 2009 11:06 PM -
pumped for july 25th... new jersey state triathlon... olympic distance
@TRI_it_all | November 06, 2009 04:51 PM
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Triathlon Training For Dummies - $19.99
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View All Olympic Triathlon Questions (79) | Ask a QuestionWill Chicago get the Olympics in 2016? (3 Answers)No. because Rio de Janeiro already was awarded the games. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asJbJtbZ1m4 read moreMy mother will take part in a beginner's triathlon. She is scared of swimming along the beach. What is the probability of a shark attack? (2 Answers)There should not be a problem with sharks. Triathlon committee take into account and have boats and rescue standing by to supervise swimmers. Just to be sure about safety, I'd ... read moreWho do you think will be hosting the Summer Olympics in 2016 and why? (5 Answers)I think it will be a close call between Rio de Janeiro and Chicago. Rio has BY FAR the biggest infrastructural change budget, more than all other cities combined (I ... read moreCould Olympic sport? (18 Answers)Well, obviously Digdug would have to go in first. http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/dig_dug.jpg read more
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Reflecting on the end of another season. What's your #ARace for 2010? Looking to #PR2010 at Olympic, 70.3 tri's & 26.2. #Triathlon #Marathon
@malarchuck | November 08, 2009 05:59 AM -
Good luck to Michael Sharps competing in his first Olympic triathlon tommorrow. In Miami! Not jealous, really! http://fb.me/3kRpTjq
@tnmultisports | November 07, 2009 09:47 PM -
Review: Endurance Planner: Games Triathlon Champion and Canadian Olympic Triathlete in Athens. ... around a Cyc.. http://bit.ly/1veseF
@whatsonathens | November 06, 2009 11:06 PM -
pumped for july 25th... new jersey state triathlon... olympic distance
@TRI_it_all | November 06, 2009 04:51 PM
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Olympic Triathlon on Amazon | View All
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USA Triathlon Tie by WT Accessories - Black Silk - $39.00
Running, cycling, and swimming are the themes depicted on this 100% silk tie celebrating the USA Triathlon. Each row of gold event symbols is seperated by a thin red white and blue stripe.
Amazon -
Triathlon Training For Dummies - $19.99
Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. Triathlon Training For Dummies is packed with insider tips and proven methods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you...
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Ajinomoto Amino Vital Fast Charge Advanced Amino Acid Sports Supplement, 0.18 Ounce Packets (Pack of 30) - $39.99
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2008 Olympic Triathlon Medal Winners
Triathlon Event Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal Men's Triathlon Jan Frodeno - Germany Simon Whitfield - Canada Bevan Docherty - New Zealand Women's Triathlon Emma Snowsill - Australia Vanessa Fernandes - Portugal Emma Moffatt - Australia
