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Triathlon

Triathlon

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Triathlon combines three disciplines (swimming, cycling and running) in a single race. Special "Kids Tri" and sprint-format races are held for children and teens. Because three different skills need to be developed, it provides well-rounded physical development.

Benefits
  • Full-body endurance
  • Variety of disciplines
  • Mental strength
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Goal orientation
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

All major muscle groups

Supporting Muscles

Stabilizer muscles

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
Medium
Endurance
High
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
12

Up to age 12

Learn the 3 disciplines separately at a basic level

14

Up to age 14

Take part in Kids Tri and sprint races

17

Up to age 17

Olympic-distance training

A Family Sports Background Helps
Swimming: Good swimming technique is a big competitive advantage
Cycling: If learned early, the second leg goes smoothly

Starting age

Ages 10+ (ideal: 12)

Competition age

Ages 14+

Weekly time

Beginner 4–6 hours
Intermediate 8–12 hours
Advanced 14–20 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 3,000 – TRY 9,000

Equipment
Bicycle₺5,000–20,000
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Wetsuit₺1,500–5,000
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Running Shoes₺800–2,500
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Triatlon Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

Because triathlon covers 3 disciplines, it already combines other sports in one; no additional sport is recommended.

🏊Olympic

Swimming

One of the safest and most well-rounded sports: it uses every muscle in the body without putting strain on the joints.

Ages 3+2–3 hours
Water Sports
🚴Olympic

Road Cycling

Racing for speed and endurance on the road; an Olympic cycling discipline that does wonders for the cardiovascular system.

Ages 4+2–4 hours
Individual Sports
🏃Olympic

Athletics — Running

Sprint, middle-distance and long-distance running events; they turn the most basic human movement into a sporting discipline.

Ages 6+2–3 hours
Individual Sports

Triathlon Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Triathlon and How Do You Do It?

The disciplines and rules of triathlon, which combines swimming, cycling and running

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What Is Triathlon?

The basics you need to get started in triathlon, plus an equipment guide

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