Triathlon Quiz

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    If you walk on the run, you will be disqualified?

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In sport, a triathlon is a multiple-stage competition that requires the completion of three sequential endurance disciples – typically involving swimming, cycling and running. What can you tell us about the race? Let’s take a look.

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  • 2. 

    When should you pump up the tires on your bike for the last time before you ride it on the course?

    • After the swim.

    • Race morning

    • Anytime a week before

    • Only after the race

    Correct Answer
    A. Race morning
  • 3. 

    On the bike, which carries a penatly?

    • Not buckling your helmet.

    • Riding in front of someone.

    • Using your brakes down a hill.

    • Using your brakes up a hill

    Correct Answer
    A. Not buckling your helmet.
  • 4. 

    According to USAT rules which item must you have?

    • Water bottle

    • A wet suit

    • A road or triathlon bike

    • A helmet

    • Running shoes

    Correct Answer
    A. A helmet
  • 5. 

    Your event is USAT sponsored. Which item can you use during the race, on race day?

    • Aerobars

    • Glass water bottle

    • Swim fins

    • Walkman

    Correct Answer
    A. Aerobars
  • 6. 

    On the run, it is important is to remember all of these things except?

    • Pacing

    • Good form

    • Running faster up hill

    • Hydrating

    Correct Answer
    A. Running faster up hill
  • 7. 

    Where should you start during the swim no matter how good or poor a swimmer you are?

    • Always in the front, it clearer

    • According to ability level

    • Always in the back, that way you can swim over the top of other swimmers.

    • Doesn't matter, the swim stinks

    Correct Answer
    A. According to ability level
  • 8. 

    Which distance is the longest type of event?

    • Half-iron

    • Sprint

    • 26.2

    • Olympic

    Correct Answer
    A. Half-iron
  • 9. 

    According to USTA rules at what temperature can you no longer where a wetsuit, if you wish to me eligable for prizes?

    • 88

    • 83

    • 78

    • 73

    • 63

    Correct Answer
    A. 78
  • 10. 

    On the bike.  What is blocking?

    • Following directly behind someone.

    • Riding on the left side of the lane.

    • Riding on the right side of the lane.

    • Riding too slow in the right lane.

    Correct Answer
    A. Riding on the left side of the lane.
  • 11. 

    On race morning, what is the best option?

    • Eat what they are offering at the host hotel.

    • Skip it.

    • Anything you can find, as long as it fills you all the way up

    • Wake-up early and eat what you are used to so it can digest properly

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Skip it.
    A. Wake-up early and eat what you are used to so it can digest properly
    Explanation
    Both B and D may be correct

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