Règles triathlon
2008 Edition
ITU Competition Rules
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A
A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7
INTRODUCTION
Purpose Intention Modifications Exceptions Special Rules Unauthorized Exceptions or Additions Rule Updates
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B
B.1 B.2 B.3 B.4 B.5 B.6
CONDUCT OF COMPETITORS
General Conduct Drug Abuse Health Eligibility Insurance Registration B.6.1 Entry B.6.2 Language and Communication B.6.3 Pre-Race Briefings B.6.4 Packet Pick-Up B.5.5 Race day registration Timing and Results
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9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 12
B.7
C
C.1 C.2 C.3 C.4 C.5 C.6 C.7
DISCIPLINE OF COMPETITORS
General Rules Warnings Disqualification Suspension Expulsion Right of Appeal Reinstatement
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13 14 14 15 15 16 16
D
D.1 D.2 D.3 D.4 D.5
SWIMMING CONDUCT
General Rules Wetsuit Use Starting Position Selection (Elite Athletes) Start Procedures (Elite Athletes) Equipment D.5.1 Legal Equipment D.5.2 Illegal Equipment
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17 17 18 18 19 19 19
E
E.1
CYCLING CONDUCT
General Rules E.1.1 Dangerous Behavior
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E.2
E.3
E.1.2 Drafting E.2.1 E.2.2 E.2.3 Equipment E.3.1 E.3.2 E.3.3 E.3.4 E.3.5 E.3.6
Bicycle Check General Guidelines Draft-Illegal Races Penalties for Drafting Bicycles Wheels Handlebars Helmets Helmets