Triathle

Triathle is a sub-sport of modern pentathlon consisting of running, swimming and shooting.

Not to be confused with Triathlon.
Triathle
Shooting with a laser pistol
Highest governing bodyUnion Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne
First played2013[1]
Characteristics
EquipmentLaser pistol
VenueUsually outdoor on grass or dirt and swimming pools or open-water
Presence
Country or regionWorldwide

Sport

Triathle is an event that involves cross country running, freestyle swimming, and laser pistol shooting in multiple sequences. The legs are raced with continuous transitions. Triathle competitions are held under rules of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM).[2] The sequence of a triathle competition is:[2]

  • Pack Start (up to 25 m from the shooting station)
  • Shooting (5 targets in 50 seconds)
  • Swimming (25 to 50 m)
  • Running (200 to 800 m)
  • [...] Repetition of shooting, swimming and running according to the age group (2 to 4 repetitions)
  • Finish: The first person crossing the finish line is the winner.

A triathle contains 3⁄5 of the disciplines of a modern pentathlon: épée fencing and equestrian show jumping are omitted. Compared to another sport under the governance of the UIPM: triathle is a laser-run with additional swimming.

Triathle is a multisport in its own right with the focus on middle-distances. It bears strong resemblance to triathlon (swimming, cycling and running) which is an endurance sport.

Triathle World Championships

The Triathle World Championships have been held since 2013.[1] They are usually combined with biathle events.[1]

Year Host City Country
2013Limassol[3] Cyprus
2014Puerto San José[4] Guatemala
2015Batumi[5] Georgia
2016Sarasota[6] United States
2017Viveiro[7] Spain
2018Hurghada[8] Egypt
2019St. Petersburg, Florida[9] United States
2021Weiden[10] Germany
2022Machico[11] Portugal
2023Bali[12] Indonesia

Sources

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  10. "UIPM 2021 Biathle/Triathle World Championships". UIPM. Retrieved 2020-03-04.
  11. "UIPM 2022 Biathle-Triathle World Championships awarded to Machico (POR)". UIPM. 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  12. "UIPM confirms successful bids from Bath, Ankara and Bali for upcoming-major-events". UIPM. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
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