SportsMaze

What you can't watch without

The rules you will see every few minutes, in the order you meet them. Each opens on its answer.

B · Beginner · 5 rules · Step 1 of 4

The race and the swim

  1. How does a triathlon work?A swim, a bike ride and a run, done one after another without a break.
  2. How long is a triathlon?It depends on the event.

Transition and the bike

  1. What are the rules in the transition area of a triathlon?Each athlete has one rack space and a bin.
  2. What is drafting in triathlon, and when is it allowed?Drafting is riding close behind another cyclist to shelter from the wind.

The run, penalties and relays

  1. What are the rules on the run in a triathlon?Athletes may run or walk but not crawl.
I · Intermediate · 4 rulesNext: intermediate rules