About the Olympic Triathlon: The Olympic triathlon is a competition consisting of three events: swimming, biking, and running. All three events are done one right after another, with no breaks in between. Learn more about the Olympic triathlon and what it takes to be an Olympic-caliber triathlete.
- What Is the Olympic Triathlon?
- Olympic Rules & Competition
- Learn to Compete in the Triathlon
- Your Road to the Olympic Team
Olympic Triathlon History: The Olympic triathlon is still a relatively new Olympic sport. In 1994, at the International Olympic Committee's Congress in Paris, France, triathlon was awarded full medal status in the Olympic games and triathlon made its debut at the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney, Australia.
Action Image Gallery: From the crowded water swim start to the fast and furious bike leg to the dramatic run to the finish line, the Olympic triathlon is action-packed. Even the transitions between legs can be exciting to watch, as competitors race to see who can lose the least amount of time. View images that capture the drama and excitement of the Olympic triathlon.
