Are you considering entering a Triathlon but are a bit confused by the terms? Sprint distance? Olympic distance? Ironman? This post will help you understand what you’re signing up for!
A Triathlon is a race consisting of three legs (in this order):
- Swim
- Bike
- Run
The distances vary from race to race, and are often referred to by the following names:
| Name | Swim | Bike | Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 750m | 20k | 5k |
| Olympic | 1.5k | 40k | 10k |
| Long | 3k | 80k | 20k |
| Half Ironman | 1.9k | 90k | 21.1k |
| Ironman | 3.8k | 180k | 42.2k |
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