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Tuesday, September 19
Triathlon Fan Guide
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IN THE CROSSHAIRS |
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ESPN.com puts the Olympic triathlon In the Crosshairs with our interactive fan guide feature. Check out each sport's fan guide for more In the Crosshairs looks at the Olympic sports.
Triathlon in the Crosshairs
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Olympic competition dates: Sept. 16-17
Venue: Farm Cove, Royal Botanic Garden, The Domain, Macquarie
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The outlook
Australia is the top nation in the men's and women's competitions.
The finer points
The youngest Olympic sport, it has existed since 1974.
Continuous event consists of a 1.5-kilometer swim, followed by a
bike ride of 40 kilometers and a 10-kilometer run around the Sydney
Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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