SportsMaze

The rare cases people argue about

Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.

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The race and the swim

  1. When are wetsuits allowed in a triathlon?It depends on the water temperature, the swim length and who is racing.

Transition and the bike

  1. What else can go wrong on the bike in a triathlon?Several things.

The run, penalties and relays

  1. What gets a triathlete disqualified?Severe breaches: repeated drafting, dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct, striking or deliberately targeting another athlete, riding through transition and failing to serve a time penalty.
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