Winter triathlon

Winter triathlon is a multisport event involving the continuous and sequential completion of running, mountain biking and cross-country skiing all on snow. Course distances are set on the day of the event to achieve a winning time of around 80-90 minutes, after taking account of the snow conditions.[1]

Alternatively, the sport can include skating instead of mountain biking.

The sport was denied inclusion in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Winter Triathlon". International Triathlon Union. http://www.triathlon.org/multisports/winter_triathlon/. Retrieved 16 February 2011. 
  2. ^ "Ski Cross To Be Olympic Sport In 2010". GamesBids.com. 28 November 2006. http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/index.php?news=1164748259. Retrieved 16 February 2011.