Olympic Triathlon Distances

The Official Olympic Triathlon Distances

Olympic Triathlon Distances

The official Olympic distance triathlon consists of a 1500m swim, a 40km bike, and a 10km run. The swim is typically completed in open water such as a lake or ocean. The bike portion is typically completed on a road bike, and the run portion is typically completed on foot.

Half-Olympic Triathlon Distances

The half-Olympic triathlon consists of a 750m swim, a 20km bike, and a 5km run. This distance is often used as a stepping stone for athletes who are training for the full Olympic distance triathlon.

Sprint Triathlon Distances

The sprint triathlon consists of a 500m swim, a 20km bike, and a 5km run. This distance is often used as a way to introduce new athletes to the sport of triathlon.

Other Triathlon Distances

In addition to the traditional triathlon distances, there are also a number of other triathlon distances that are popular among athletes. These distances include the Ultra Triathlon, the Double Triathlon, and the Triple Triathlon.