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Triathlon

Triathlon Lead

Triathlon is a three-sport athletic competition involving swimming, cycling, and running. Triathlon is an endurance sport and athletes train in all three disciplines developing increased physical fitness and cardiovascular benefits. The sport of triathlon encourages athletes of all abilities and ages to compete at their optimum level.

Triathlon (Locally Popular Sport)

Triathlon is a three-sport athletic competition involving swimming, cycling, and running. Triathlon is an endurance sport and athletes train in all three disciplines developing increased physical fitness and cardiovascular benefits. The sport of triathlon encourages athletes of all abilities and ages to compete at their optimum level. Triathlon is popular in some countries but is not a sport with official Special Olympics rules.

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