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Sprint / Olympic distance
Rating
Sprint-distance triathlon: 750 m swim, 20 km bike, 5 km run. The Olympic distance is exactly double: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run.
In detail
These are the most accessible and widespread triathlon formats for beginners — noticeably shorter than Ironman 70.3 and Ironman, but still requiring basic preparation in all three disciplines. The Olympic distance has been the official Olympic Games format since 2000.
How to use it
The sprint distance is the ideal first triathlon for a beginner: short enough not to require months of specialized training, yet it still provides the full race experience with all three disciplines and transitions.