Part 17: Para Triathlon

Athletes sign the attendance list and say whether they will have their own personal handler.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.8 a (i) (Para Triathlon) · recall

Right after the briefing the athlete collects the race package and the handler the handler's t-shirt.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.8 a (iii) (Para Triathlon) · recall

Personal handlers present themselves with the bib number and the official handler's t-shirt.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.8 b (ii) (Para Triathlon) · recall

Pre-transition equipment must carry a race number and is checked at the para triathletes' lounge.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.8 b (vi) (Para Triathlon) · recall

The PTVI packet includes six helmet stickers, one bike sticker and a GUIDE bib for the guide.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.6 c (iii) (Para Triathlon) · recall

Both the blackout goggles and glasses are checked at registration for any light getting in.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.17 a (x) (Para Triathlon) · recall

Logos on blackout eyewear are allowed only on the frame.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.17 a (x) (Para Triathlon) · applied

Sign in, attend with the handler, collect the package after the briefing, then check in together with guide and handler.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.8 (Para Triathlon) · applied

One bike sticker, four sets of body marking and six helmet stickers.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.6 c (iii) (Para Triathlon) · recall

PTWC athletes get one race number sticker for their daily wheelchair too, as well as one each for the handcycle and racing chair.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.6 c (i) (Para Triathlon) · applied

Wheelchairs provided for this area must have functional brakes.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.9 b (Para Triathlon) · recall

The closest available area to the swim exit is always used, with chairs in race number order.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.9 c (Para Triathlon) · recall

A minimum of two officials coordinates handing out the devices as athletes leave the water.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.9 d (Para Triathlon) · recall

No athlete equipment may be left in pre-transition once the athlete leaves it, so a handler carries it; the one exception is running shoes for athletes approved in classification.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.9 e (Para Triathlon) · recall

Adapted cleats on prosthetic legs are allowed if covered or enclosed in anti-slip material.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.9 f (Para Triathlon) · applied

The swim exit assistants' training is supervised by the World Triathlon Technical Delegate.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.10 a (Para Triathlon) · recall

A post-transition area before the mount line takes prosthetic legs, which officials return to the athlete's space.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.10 i (Para Triathlon) · applied

Officials at the water exit pass on the race number and at least two officials distribute the devices.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.9 d, h (Para Triathlon) · applied

The athlete goes from the swim exit through pre-transition to their spot in T1, then to the mount line.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.9, 17.10 (Para Triathlon) · recall

Athletes approved in classification may leave running shoes in pre-transition, and they tag them themselves.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.9 g (Para Triathlon) · applied

The para limits are 45 minutes for 750 m, 1 h 10 for 1500 m, 1 h 40 for 3000 m and 2 h 15 for 4000 m.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.11 f (Para Triathlon) · recall

A 4000 m para swim allows 2 hours 15 minutes in the water.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.11 f (Para Triathlon) · recall

Sharp objects, screws, prosthetic liners or harmful prosthetic devices are not allowed in the swim.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.11 e (Para Triathlon) · recall

Knee braces are PVC or carbon fibre, trap no air, and are at most 5 mm thick.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.13 b (Para Triathlon) · recall

If a wetsuit is worn, the brace is fitted to the outside of it.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.13 b (Para Triathlon) · applied

Wetsuit bottoms are always permitted for PTWC athletes, within the 5 mm thickness rule.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.13 d (Para Triathlon) · recall

The federation applies in writing at least one month before the event, with a minimum of five pictures.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.13 c (Para Triathlon) · recall

45 min, 1 h 10, 1 h 40 and 2 h 15.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.11 f (Para Triathlon) · recall

Approved braces are added to the Approved Knee Braces Catalogue.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.13 c (Para Triathlon) · applied

With water between 30.1 C and 32.0 C, para athletes may stay in the water at most 20 minutes.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.11 i (Para Triathlon) · applied

A handcycle is an arm-powered, three-wheeled vehicle.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.14 b (i) (Para Triathlon) · recall

A handcycle may not measure more than 250 cm long or 75 cm wide.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.14 b (x) (Para Triathlon) · recall

Adjustments to the handcycle may not be made during the competition.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.14 b (vi) (Para Triathlon) · recall

A quick release body harness is permitted.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.14 b (xiv) (Para Triathlon) · recall

The maximum height of the chair's main body from the ground is 50 cm.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.15 b (iii) (Para Triathlon) · recall

The athlete ensures the chair conforms; no event is delayed while adjustments are made.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.15 b (ix) (Para Triathlon) · applied

A tandem may be at most 2.70 m long and 0.5 m wide.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.17 c (i) (Para Triathlon) · recall

0.5 m for a tandem, 55 cm between handcycle wheels at least, 75 cm for the whole handcycle.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.14 b (vii), (x); 17.17 c (Para Triathlon) · recall

185 cm, 250 cm and 2.70 m.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 5.2 c; 17.14 b (x); 17.17 c (Para Triathlon) · recall

The length is fine, but 80 cm breaks the width limit.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.14 b (x) (Para Triathlon) · applied

The panel has a Technical Committee member, a Sport Department representative and a Para triathlon Committee member.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.20 a (Para Triathlon) · recall

Technical Delegates may set the areas, the help allowed and the conditions.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.18 a (Para Triathlon) · recall

World Triathlon and its officials are not liable for consequences of equipment choices or adaptations.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.12 m (Para Triathlon) · recall

Para relay legs are a swim of 125-150 m, a bike of 3.5-4 km and a run of 0.8-1 km.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.21 a (Para Triathlon) · recall

Only one PTVI and one PTWC athlete can be part of each team.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.21 c (vii) (Para Triathlon) · recall

A federation may enter one team until the 15-team quota is reached; a second may enter ten days before if places remain.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.21 c (vi) (Para Triathlon) · recall

Each team member starts in the water with a hand on the pontoon or behind the start buoys until signalled.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.21 h (ii) (Para Triathlon) · recall

125-150 m swim, 0.8-1 km run, 3.5-4 km bike.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.21 a (Para Triathlon) · recall

Help getting back in may come from officials, event staff or another athlete; repairs are the athlete's own.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.18 b (Para Triathlon) · applied

Two hours before the start a coach may replace at most one athlete, or add a fourth, and change the order.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 17.21 k (Para Triathlon) · applied