Abstract

Triathlon is an Olympic sport that consists of three cyclic events: swimming, running and cycling, which are taking place one after another. Triathlon race begins with swimming, mainly on open water. Even the great sport experts analyze triathlon through each segmental technique. In regards to that, triathlon-swimming technique is not identical to the classic technique in swimmers; moreover, there are significant differences in certain elements. The first triathlon competition was held in 1977 in Hawaii, organized by a group of US Marines. The aim of this paper was to explain the way of training, tactical preparation and other relevant elements related to the swimming part of the triathlon race.

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