Para triathlon rules, for watching
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Checked 14 October 2026
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- What is para triathlon?
- What are the classes in para triathlon?
- How do different classes race fairly together in para triathlon?
- Can a para triathlete have help during the race?
- Can para triathletes wear prostheses in the swim?
- How does transition work in para triathlon?
- What bikes do para triathletes ride?
- How do wheelchair athletes do the run in triathlon?
Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| Article number, for example 17.5f; App L for Appendix L | World Triathlon, Competition Rules, 2026, amendments to 29 April 2026 |
| R | "Why the rule exists", or a point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
Checked on 14 October 2026.