Illustrated History of the Olympic Triathlon
By Christine Luff, About.com Guide
Updated June 23, 2008
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Swiss Woman Wins First Olympic Women's Triathlon
Brigitte McMahon of Switzerland celebrates her victory.
Photo by Shaun Botterill/Allsport
Brigitte McMahon of Switzerland won the very first women's triathlon at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
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