Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics
In today's article we are going to explore the fascinating world of Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics. From its beginnings to its relevance today, Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics has been the subject of interest and debate in different areas. Many experts have dedicated their time to studying and analyzing Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, leading to a greater understanding of its importance and how it impacts our lives. Over the years, Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics has evolved and adapted to the changing circumstances of the modern world, generating new perspectives and approaches in its study. In this article, we will take a detailed look at all facets of Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, from its origin to its impact on today's society.
| Triathlon at the Games of the XXXII Olympiad | |
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| Venue | Odaiba Marine Park |
| Dates | 26–31 July 2021 |
| No. of events | 3 |
| Competitors | 111 |
| Triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics | ||
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| Qualification | ||
| Events | ||
| men | women | |
| mixed relay | ||
The triathlon competitions at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo featured fifty-five athletes competing in each of the men's and women's events. The 2020 Olympics were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] It also added the new mixed team relay event.[2]
Format
The Olympic triathlon contains three components; a 1.5 km (0.93 mi) swim, 40 km (25 mi) cycle, and a 10 km (6.2 mi) run.[3] The competitions take the form of a single event between all competitors with no heats.
The new mixed team event features teams of four (two men and two women). Each athlete performs a triathlon of 300 m (980 ft) swim, 8 km (5.0 mi) cycle, and a 2 km (1.2 mi) run in a relay format.[2]
Qualification
The qualification period spanned from 11 May 2018 to 11 May 2020. A total of 110 athletes (55 for each gender) vied for the coveted spots with a maximum of three per gender for each NOC. Qualification places are awarded first through the ITU mixed relay rankings of 31 March 2020, with seven NOCs each earning four quota spots (two per gender). Three more NOCs can earn four quota spots apiece at the 2020 ITU Mixed Relay Olympic Qualification Event. Individual rankings of 11 May 2020 are considered next, with the top 26 individuals per gender qualifying, subject to the limit of three per NOC and ignoring the first two from each NOC that qualified via mixed teams. One additional spot for each continent will go to the highest-ranked competitor from an NOC that has not yet earned a qualifying spot. The host, Japan, is guaranteed two spots per gender. The final two spots per gender are awarded through Tripartite Commission invitations.[4]
Schedule
All times and dates use Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). All event times are subject to change. [5][6]
| Event | Date | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Men's individual | 26 July | 06:30 |
| Women's individual | 27 July | 06:30 |
| Mixed relay | 31 July | 07:30 |
Participating nations
The list shows the number of participating athletes from each nation.
Argentina (1)
Australia (6)
Austria (4)
Azerbaijan (1)
Belgium (4)
Bermuda (1)
Brazil (3)
Canada (5)
Chile (2)
China (1)
Czech Republic (2)
Egypt (1)
Estonia (1)
Ecuador (1)
France (5)
Germany (4)
Great Britain (5)
Hungary (4)
Hong Kong (1)
Ireland (2)
Israel (2)
Italy (5)
Japan (4)*
Luxembourg (1)
Morocco (1)
Mexico (4)
Netherlands (4)
Norway (4)
New Zealand (4)
Portugal (3)
ROC (4)
Romania (1)
Spain (5)
South Africa (4)
Switzerland (4)
Syria (1)
Ukraine (1)
United States (5)
*Host nation indicated in bold.
Medal summary
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Great Britain | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Bermuda | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Norway | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 |  United States | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 |  France | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (6 entries) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
Events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's individual |
Kristian Blummenfelt Norway |
1:45:04 | Alex Yee Great Britain |
1:45:15 | Hayden Wilde New Zealand |
1:45:24 |
| Women's individual |
Flora Duffy Bermuda |
1:55:36 | Georgia Taylor-Brown Great Britain |
1:56:50 | Katie Zaferes United States |
1:57:03 |
| Mixed relay |
Great Britain Jess Learmonth Jonathan Brownlee Georgia Taylor-Brown Alex Yee |
1:23:41 | United States Katie Zaferes Kevin McDowell Taylor Knibb Morgan Pearson |
1:23:55 | France Léonie Périault Dorian Coninx Cassandre Beaugrand Vincent Luis |
1:24:04 |
See also
- Triathlon at the Summer Olympics
- Triathlon at the 2018 Asian Games
- Triathlon at the 2019 Pan American Games
- Paratriathlon at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
References
- ^ "Joint Statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee". IOC. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Tokyo 2020: Triathlon". Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ "London 2012 Olympics: triathlon guide". The Daily Telegraph. 11 February 2011. Archived from the original on 29 July 2010. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
- ^ "Tokyo 2020 – ITU Triathlon Qualification System". ITU.
- ^ "Schedule - Triathlon Tokyo 2020 Olympics". Olympian Database. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ "Triathlon Competition Schedule". Tokyo 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
External links
- Results book Archived 12 August 2021 at the Wayback Machine
