Sports
Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquathlon, Winter Triathlon, Off-Road. Wondering what sport best matches your interest and skills? Find out more about the sports that USA Triathlon helps support throughout the country.
Triathlon
Swim, bike, run. Though the basic format stays the same, triathlon has several racing distances, from the youth events all the way up to double and triple ultra distance events. Athletes of all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels compete in triathlon yearly to prove that when you put your mind to something, anything is possible.
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Duathlon
Duathlon is a run-bike-run combination. It is sometimes confused with biathlon, which is the official term for the Olympic sport of skiing and shooting.
Typically contested in run - bike - run formats, duathlons are varied in length and run/bike/run combinations.
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Aquathlon
Aquathlon is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming. A typical aquathlon is a run/swim/run combination; however it is not uncommon to see a two-stage race which is simply a swim/run combination.
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Off-Road
Off-road multi-sport events have risen in popularity primarily due to the marketing and event prowess of Team Unlimited, the company responsible for the XTERRA points series and national and world off-road championships.
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Winter Triathlon
As its own sport, winter triathlon involves running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing - all performed on snow. It is a perfect way to learn new sports, improve your base fitness, and expand your skills as a multi-sport athlete.
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Other Disciplines
Multisport can take many forms. One that is becoming popular of late is Aquabike, a swim-bike combination that has become a favorite of athletes who have had injuries that make running no longer possible.
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