Sydney, Opera House forecourt, 17 September 2000, Games of the XXVII Olympiad: medal ceremony for the triathlon event: (L-R) Jan REHULA of Czech Republic, bronze medallist, Simon WHITFIELD of Canada, gold medallist, and Stephan VUCKOVIC of Germany, silver medallist. Credit: Getty Images/Jamie Squire

Vouliagmeni, 26 August 2004. Simon WHITFIELD of Canada rides on the Agia Marina route in the cycling event of the men's triathlon as he defends his olympic crown during the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad in Athens. Credit: Getty Images/Robert Laberge

Vouliagmeni, 25 August 2004. Kate ALLEN of Austria and Brigitte MCMAHON of Switzerland perform in the cycling event of the women's triathlon on the Agia Marina route during the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad in Athens. Credit: Getty Images/Shaun Botterill

Athens, 26 August, Games of the XXVIII Olympiad. Racers pass through the transition zone during the men's triathlon event. Credit: IOPP/AFP PHOTO/Jacques DEMARTHON

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