What is the order of events in a triathlon?
Swim-Bike-Run
Run-Bike-Swim
Swim-Run-Bike
Run-Swim-Bike
In a triathlon, athletes engage in a sequence of three consecutive events: swimming, cycling, and running. The sequence of swimming, cycling, and running remains consistent across various triathlon formats and distances. The order of a traditional triathlon isn’t arbitrary; rather, it’s carefully designed with safety in mind. The traditional sequence of swim, bike, and run prioritizes addressing the greatest risk first: swimming in then open water when an athlete is most susceptible to fatigue. If the swimming portion were last, it would increase the chance of an athlete collapsing with exhaustion in the water.
The correct answer is Swim-Bike-Run.