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While taekwondo and triathlon both debuted as the newest Olympic sports at the Sydney 2000 Games, triathlon was literally the newest sport. Although the origins of taekwondo date back thousands of years, the triathlon dates back to 1978.
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| History |
 Triathlon was invented in the early 1970s by the San Diego Track Club, as an
alternative workout to the rigours of track training. The club's first event
consisted of a 10km run, an 8km cycle and a 500 metre swim.
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| Equipment |
 Bike rack
The device that holds bicycles in an upright position in the transition area.
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| Glossary |
Clip-ons: An extension of the handlebars, enabling the cyclist to take on a more
aerodynamic position while on the bike.
Drafting: The technique of riding in a pack during the cycling event. For safety reasons,
drafting is forbidden in Long Distance and age-group races.
Transition time: The time it takes each competitor to complete their transition. This time is
counted in their overall time for the race.
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When Simon Whitfield was younger, he decided that someday he wanted to be included in the Encyclopedia Britannica. He realized that for an athlete to be included, he would have to be the best in the world in something. Whitfield, who had joint Canadian-Australian citizenship, was not one of the favorites at the Olympics. |
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