Triathlon
More About
British Triathlon
Read more about TriathlonIntroduction
Para Triathlon made its debut on the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016.
Athletes compete in three disciplines: 750m of Swimming, 20km of Cycling followed by a final 5km run.
Sport Details
The Rules
For the Cycling section of the race, athletes may use a tandem bicycle, handcycle or bicycle, while a wheelchair may be used for the final 5km run to the finish line.
Rules ensure that athletes who have visual impairments can be assisted by a guide without giving the athletes any unfair disadvantages.
Athletes will compete in five classifications at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics:
- PTWC - Wheelchair users. Athletes use a handcycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run segment
- PTS2 - Severe physical impairments – but able to run (for Tokyo - women only)
- PTS4 - Moderate physical impairments – but able to run (for Tokyo - men only)
- PTS5 – Mild physical impairments – but able to run
- PTVI - Vision Impairment. Athletes compete with a sighted guide with the same nationality and gender throughout the race, including a tandem during the bike segment.
More About
British Triathlon
Read more about TriathlonRelated News
5 November 2020
The Inside Track: 8 questions with Claire Cashmore MBE
16 September 2020
Paralympic gold medallist Lewis announces triathlon retirement
3 June 2020
Lauren Steadman answers your questions!
5 October 2019
Taylor takes silver in Turkey
13 September 2019
Steadman and Brown headline British success at paratriathlon Euros
31 August 2019
