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Triathlon

The triathlon at the Summer Games is amazing to watch! Athletes swim, bike, and run all in one event. Don't miss the transitions, where just a few seconds can make or break a race. Elementary readers will discover the speed and endurance it takes to win gold in this sport. Action photos and straightforward text introduce triathlon's Olympic history, equipment, and individual, team, and mixed relay modes of play. A biographical story spotlights Flora Duffy, Bermuda's first ever Olympic gold medalist.