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Quiz about Triathlon Basics
Quiz about Triathlon Basics

Triathlon Basics Trivia Quiz


This quiz covers some of the most basic info about the triathlon. It is designed for non-triathletes, although triathletes are welcome to play it too (it will probably be a bit easy for you).

A multiple-choice quiz by triathlonrules. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
157,254
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
4 / 5
Plays
629
Last 3 plays: Guest 87 (4/5), Guest 205 (5/5), Guest 87 (0/5).
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Question 1 of 5
1. What distance do triathletes run in an Ironman? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. What is almost always the first event in a triathlon? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. All triathlons have an open water swim?


Question 4 of 5
4. What is the term T1? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. What is it called when you are less than three bike lengths from the biker in front of you? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What distance do triathletes run in an Ironman?

Answer: marathon

In a Half Ironman the distance is a half marathon (13.1 miles),in an Olympic triathlon the distance is 10K (6.2 miles), and in a sprint the distance is usually about 5K(3.1 miles). By the way, a marathon is 26.2 miles.
2. What is almost always the first event in a triathlon?

Answer: swim

The swim is usually done first for safety reasons. Fatigue is the most dangerous in the swim (you can't walk the swim).
3. All triathlons have an open water swim?

Answer: False

Most triathlons do, but there are a number of sprint triathlons where the swim is held in a pool.
4. What is the term T1?

Answer: swim/bike transition

The bike/run transition is T2. The best time for the race is called the course record.
5. What is it called when you are less than three bike lengths from the biker in front of you?

Answer: drafting

In most amateur races, drafting is illegal. It is legal in a number of elite races. Blocking is staying on the left hand side of the course for a long amount of time (which is not legal either).
Source: Author triathlonrules

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