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What is triathlon?

Triathlon is a triathlon that consists of swimming, cycling and sprinting.

Originating in the USA, this sport exists in several variants for various distances of swimming, running and cycling, but the most popular has become the super triathlon ("Iron Man"), common in the Hawaiian Islands. It includes a 3,8 km swim, 180 km bike ride and a marathon run. All these stages are carried out without a break for rest, one after another.

The winner of the triathlon receives the unofficial title of "iron man" (ironman).

Author: Mendeleev V.A.

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