Triathlon Quiz
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.
- 1.
Which distance is the longest type of event?
- A.
Half-iron
- B.
Sprint
- C.
26.2
- D.
Olympic
Correct Answer
A. Half-iron -
- 2.
According to USAT rules which item must you have?
- A.
Water bottle
- B.
A wet suit
- C.
A road or triathlon bike
- D.
A helmet
- E.
Running shoes
Correct Answer
D. A helmet -
- 3.
On race morning, what is the best option?
- A.
Eat what they are offering at the host hotel.
- B.
Skip it.
- C.
Anything you can find, as long as it fills you all the way up
- D.
Wake-up early and eat what you are used to so it can digest properly
Correct Answer(s)
B. Skip it.
D. Wake-up early and eat what you are used to so it can digest properlyExplanation
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- 4.
Your event is USAT sponsored. Which item can you use during the race, on race day?
- A.
Aerobars
- B.
Glass water bottle
- C.
Swim fins
- D.
Walkman
Correct Answer
A. Aerobars -
- 5.
When should you pump up the tires on your bike for the last time before you ride it on the course?
- A.
After the swim.
- B.
Race morning
- C.
Anytime a week before
- D.
Only after the race
Correct Answer
B. Race morning -
- 6.
According to USTA rules at what temperature can you no longer where a wetsuit, if you wish to me eligable for prizes?
- A.
88
- B.
83
- C.
78
- D.
73
- E.
63
Correct Answer
C. 78 -
- 7.
Where should you start during the swim no matter how good or poor a swimmer you are?
- A.
Always in the front, it clearer
- B.
According to ability level
- C.
Always in the back, that way you can swim over the top of other swimmers.
- D.
Doesn't matter, the swim stinks
Correct Answer
B. According to ability level -
- 8.
On the bike. What is blocking?
- A.
Following directly behind someone.
- B.
Riding on the left side of the lane.
- C.
Riding on the right side of the lane.
- D.
Riding too slow in the right lane.
Correct Answer
B. Riding on the left side of the lane. -
- 9.
On the bike, which carries a penatly?
- A.
Not buckling your helmet.
- B.
Riding in front of someone.
- C.
Using your brakes down a hill.
- D.
Using your brakes up a hill
Correct Answer
A. Not buckling your helmet. -
- 10.
On the run, it is important is to remember all of these things except?
- A.
Pacing
- B.
Good form
- C.
Running faster up hill
- D.
Hydrating
Correct Answer
C. Running faster up hill -
- 11.
If you walk on the run, you will be disqualified?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
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