Competition Rules
2008 Edition

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These Competition Rules are the master source document, found on ITU’s website at www.triathlon.org. The web based document acts as the official (authorised) reference document and is maintained based on authorised amendments in accordance with recommendations by the ITU Technical Committee, which are accepted by the ITU Executive Board.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A
A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7

INTRODUCTION
Purpose Intention Modifications Exceptions Special Rules Unauthorized Exceptions or Additions Rule Updates

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7 7 7 8 8 8 8

B
B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6

CONDUCT OF COMPETITORS
General Conduct Drug Abuse Health Eligibility Insurance Registration B.6.1 Entry B.6.2 Language and Communication B.6.3 Pre-Race Briefings B.6.4 Packet Pick-Up B.5.5 Race day registration Timing and Results

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9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 12

B.7

C
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7

DISCIPLINE OF COMPETITORS
General Rules Warnings Disqualification Suspension Expulsion Right of Appeal Reinstatement

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13 14 14 15 15 16 16

D
D.1 D.2 D.3 D.4 D.5

SWIMMING CONDUCT
General Rules Wetsuit Use Starting Position Selection (Elite Athletes) Start Procedures (Elite Athletes) Equipment D.5.1 Legal Equipment D.5.2 Illegal Equipment

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17 17 18 18 19 19 19

E
E.1

CYCLING CONDUCT
General Rules E.1.1 Dangerous Behavior

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E.2

E.3

E.1.2 Drafting E.2.1 E.2.2 E.2.3 Equipment E.3.1 E.3.2 E.3.3 E.3.4 E.3.5 E.3.6

Bicycle Check General Guidelines Draft-Illegal Races Penalties for Drafting Bicycles Wheels Handlebars Helmets Helmets