Aquathlon
noun - Aquathlons consist of a continuous race or attempted involving swimming and running. It can be a swim-run-swim, a run-swim-run, a swim-run, run-swim, or any number of stages involving swimming and running. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) and its member federation organizations sanction competitions and govern the sport of aquathlon. The ITU and USA Triathlon sanctioning organizations generally use the term aquathlon. The ITU Aquathlon World Championship are regularly held.
Synonyms
biathlon, Aquathon, run-swim-run, swim-run-swim, swim-run
History
Aquathlons have been around in various forms since the early 20th century in ocean lifeguard competitions. The National Surf Lifesaving Association of America, formed in 1965, held its first national competition that year and the events included a run-swim-run. The modern international standard lifeguard distance is 400 meter run - 400 meter swim - 200 meter run.
The Japan International Open Water Swimming Association offers short aquathlons (500m swim + 1.5 km run) and long aquathlons (1.5 km swim + 10 km run).
External links
- 2014 Japan International Open Water Swimming Schedule
- GA Coastal Aquathons
- Finding A CURE Around The Georgia Barrier Islands
- 100 Things Every Open Water Swimmer Should Know
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Dario Verani Win 1st Mediterranean Beach Games
- Arianna Bridi Win 1st Mediterranean Beach Games
- Italy Goes 1-2 In 5 km Team Pursuit
- ITU Profile
- World Open Water Swimming Championships
- Open Water Swimming
- 20 Years Later, Fukuoka Will Only Get Better
- Irina Abysova, World-class In The Water And On Dryland
- Hercules Festival of Sport - Northwood
- 2018 Hercules Festival of Sport - Northwood
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Daily News of Open Water Swimming
- 2019 World Beach Games In San Diego, California
