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It consists of swimming, cycling and running over various distances. A triathlon athlete to be competitive time needs proficiency in swimming, cycling, and running and must have learned to race each stage in a way that preserves their energy and endurance for subsequent stages. Events in triathlon are placed back-to-back in immediate sequence. Competitor’s official time includes the time required to “transition” between the individual legs of the race, including any time necessary for changing clothes and shoes. A triathlon is an endurance sports event