# Part 2: Conduct of Athletes (World Triathlon Competition Rules)

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General conduct, the course and devices, outside assistance, anti-doping and health, eligibility, insurance, entry, briefings, packet pick-up, uniform, race numbers, results and exceptional conditions.

## 2.21 Conduct and Eligibility

General conduct, the course, devices and cameras, outside assistance, anti-doping and health, eligibility and age.

### Test 1: General conduct

- Athletes are responsible for their own safety and the safety of others. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes must inform a Technical Official after withdrawing; failing to do so may result in a suspension. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (vii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Rubbish goes only in clearly marked places such as aid stations or littering areas; otherwise it stays with the athlete. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xi) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The rule names other athletes, race officials, volunteers and spectators. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (v) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes avoid any demonstration of political, religious or racial propaganda. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (x) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes must not try to gain an unfair advantage from any external vehicle or object. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes compete without assistance other than from event personnel and race officials, as set out in 2.2. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (viii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Telling an official comes before leaving, so nobody is searching the course for a missing athlete. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (vii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Items are kept by the athlete until a clearly marked place such as an aid station or littering area. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xi) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Throwing rubbish away outside the marked places is littering, shown as L on the run penalty box board. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xi); 3.4 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 2: The course, devices and cameras

- Leaving the course for safety reasons is an exception when no advantage is gained. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xiii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Following the instruction of a Technical Official is one of the listed exceptions. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xiii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Calls, texts, music, social media, photos and radio contact are all a distractive manner. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xiv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Using a communication device in a distractive manner during the competition results in disqualification. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xiv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Cameras need permission from World Triathlon or the event licence holder, and the athlete must notify the Head Referee before the start. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xiv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes ensure their equipment complies with the safety standards and is in proper condition. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes must not modify any equipment of the competition set-up. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xvi) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Permission comes first, the athlete notifies the Head Referee before the start, and only then may the camera be used. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xiv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- An accidental detour costs nothing as long as the athlete comes back where they left and gains nothing. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xiii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Taking a call on any device during the race is using it in a distractive manner, which means disqualification. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.1 a (xiv) (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 3: Outside assistance

- Help from event personnel or officials is limited to drinks, nutrition, mechanical and medical assistance, with approval. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes may help each other with incidental items such as drinks after an aid station, pumps, tubes and repair kits. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- Essential equipment such as bikes, frames, wheels and helmets may not be given; the penalty is disqualification of both. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- A helmet is on the list of essential items, alongside bikes, frames and wheels. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- An athlete cannot physically help another's forward progress; the helper is disqualified. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- An athlete who accepts, or does not actively try to avoid, physical help is also disqualified. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- The Head Referee may let accredited team support repair flat tyres or replace wheels if it happens before the first athlete reaches T1. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- Physical help to another's forward progress disqualifies the helper, and the receiver too if they accept it. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- A drink is a consumable and a tube a small repair item, both incidental help that athletes may share; a complete bicycle is essential equipment and may not be given. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 a-b (Conduct of Athletes))
- Giving essential equipment such as a helmet leads to the disqualification of both athletes. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.2 b (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 4: Anti-doping and health

- Athletes and guides follow the World Triathlon Anti-Doping Rules, which follow the WADA Code. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.3 a, c (Conduct of Athletes))
- WADA, the global anti-doping agency, writes the code that sports federations adopt. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.3 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes, guides and coaches can be entered only after completing the anti-doping education module; age-groupers are exempt. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.3 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- The education module obligation does not apply to age-group athletes. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.3 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- By starting, athletes declare they are in good health and in suitable condition to complete the competition. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.4 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- An annual PPE is mandatory for youth, junior, U23, elite and para athletes in World Triathlon events. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.4 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- Age-groupers and officials are encouraged to have a periodic health evaluation and a pre-participation evaluation. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.4 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- Education is a condition of entry, the federation then makes the entry, the start list follows, and by starting the athlete declares good health. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.3 b, 2.4, 2.5 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- Global code, the federation's own rules, then the individual's obligations at the event. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.3 (Conduct of Athletes))
- Juniors need an annual pre-participation evaluation; one from 14 months ago is out of date. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.4 b (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 5: Eligibility and age

- To ensure good standing, all entries are made by the National Federations, not the athletes. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- An athlete's age is their age on 31 December in the year of competition. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- Youth is 15 to 17, junior 16 to 19 and U23 18 to 23. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 d-f (Conduct of Athletes))
- Every WTCS distance in the table lists 18+ for the elite programme; World Cups allow 17+ at sprint and shorter. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 g (Conduct of Athletes))
- Once elite status is gained, the athlete may not race age-group events, or guide, in the same calendar year and multisport. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 h (Conduct of Athletes))
- Within 24 hours, start to start, an athlete may not race more than one competition when one is standard distance or longer. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 m (Conduct of Athletes))
- Such athletes are disqualified from the events they took part in, and any awards, prizes and points are removed. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 o (Conduct of Athletes))
- Youth starts at 15, junior at 16 and U23 at 18. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 d-f (Conduct of Athletes))
- The youngest band depends on distance: 15 for super sprint, 16 for sprint, 18 for standard and longer. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 i (Conduct of Athletes))
- Age is taken on 31 December of the race year; born in 2009, the athlete counts as 17 in 2026. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.5 c (Conduct of Athletes))

## 2.22 Entry, Briefings and Uniform

Insurance and entry, briefings, packet pick-up and check-in, the uniform, zips, race numbers and body marking.

### Test 1: Insurance and entry

- Athletes must have personal insurance guaranteed by their National Federation. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.6 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- Cover includes accidents on the competition days and at official trainings, familiarisations, briefings and ceremonies, plus liability. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.6 a (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Organisers cannot force athletes to pay for the insurance described in this article. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.6 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- Entering or confirming an athlete, the federation guarantees the insurance coverage exists. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.6 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- The Athletes' Agreement sends such disputes to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, excluding ordinary courts. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Once signed, the agreement is valid until the end of the competition year it was signed in. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Elite, U23, junior athletes and para triathletes must sign it before those events. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Qualification and the signed agreement come first; the federation makes the entry in the online system. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- Protests and appeals come first; only what they cannot settle goes finally to CAS. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The federation guarantees the cover; charging athletes for it is not allowed. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.6 c (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 2: Briefings

- A scheduled coaches' meeting takes place one hour before the athletes' briefing, run by the Technical Delegate. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The Technical Delegate conducts the athletes' briefing at all World Triathlon events. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Not attending without informing the Technical Delegate means removal from the start list. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Arriving late, or missing it after informing the Technical Delegate, earns a time penalty in T1. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- One athlete, coach or other accredited support member per team must attend. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (v) (Conduct of Athletes))
- WTCS and World Cup events hold one briefing for women and men at 18:00 local time two days before the first elite race day. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (vi) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Pre-race briefings are not open to the media. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (x) (Conduct of Athletes))
- No penalty, a T1 time penalty, then removal from the start list. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The coaches' meeting is an hour before the athletes' briefing, and elite athletes pick up packets after the briefing. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (i), c (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Only an absence without informing the Technical Delegate leads to removal; the other two get a T1 time penalty. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 b (iv) (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 3: Packet pick-up and check-in

- All athletes must provide picture ID at registration or packet pick-up. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- Packet pick-up opens on two separate days, starting three days before the athlete's competition. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 c (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The pick-up hours are from 09:00 to 19:00. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 c (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- A different registration time must be requested in writing to World Triathlon at least 14 days in advance. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 c (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Elite, U23, junior, youth and para athletes pick up their packet at registration following the briefing. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 c (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Age-group races with more than 700 entries schedule check-in the day before. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 d (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Officials check that the uniform meets the identification guidelines, and each uniform is photographed. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 d (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The packet is collected on one of the pick-up days, check-in follows, then the race. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 c-d (Conduct of Athletes))
- One bib number, three helmet stickers and four safety pins. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 c (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The age-group packet holds three helmet stickers, along with one bib, one bike sticker and four pins. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.7 c (i) (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 4: The uniform

- The uniform is worn during the entire competition and the award ceremony. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The uniform must cover the whole front of the torso; the back may be uncovered from the waist up. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Age-group and para athletes may wear sleeves that end above the elbow, at any distance. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Two pieces must overlap with no torso visible, except in middle and long distance where the midriff may show. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (vii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Rain jackets must match the uniform's design and colour, or be transparent. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (xi) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Wearing a non-compliant logo during the race or the award ceremony results in disqualification. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- Body cover is allowed except the face, and hands and feet are uncovered in the swim without exception. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 d-e (Conduct of Athletes))
- A sleeveless suit is allowed in every elite race and is the only option at standard distance and shorter; sleeves above the elbow are allowed at the other distances and multisports; long sleeves need the Technical Delegate's approval. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (iii)-(iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The front zip may be open, but joined at the bottom with shoulders covered, and done up for the last 200 m of the run. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (viii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Elite athletes in standard and shorter triathlons must wear a suit without sleeves. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 5: Zips, race numbers and body marking

- Zips may not be longer than 40 cm. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (viii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Elite, U23, junior and youth athletes in standard and shorter triathlons may have no zip or a back zip. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.8 c (viii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Elite athletes do not wear bibs, unless the Technical Delegate makes them compulsory, for example when mixed with age-groupers. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.9 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- Age-groupers may wear the bib in a wetsuit swim, but not in a non-wetsuit swim; it is mandatory and visible on the front for the run. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.9 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- Age-group body marking must be visible on each arm, as close to the shoulder as possible, unless told otherwise. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.9 e (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Multi-digit markings show the numbers one above the other, not side by side. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.9 e (Conduct of Athletes))
- In winter triathlon and duathlon a bib vest is mandatory for the whole race. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.9 f (Conduct of Athletes))
- No bib in a skin swim, then it goes on in T2 and shows on the front for the run. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.9 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- The letter marks the category (N for the open category, F for women, X for a mixed-relay team) and the number the first age of the five-year group, so N25 is 25-29 and F30 is 30-34. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.9 e (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- F marks a female athlete and 25 the 25-29 age group. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.9 e (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))

## 2.23 Numbers, Results and Exceptional Conditions

Assigning race numbers, timing and results, result markers and chips, changing or stopping a race, and the Events Advisory Group.

### Test 1: Assigning race numbers

- Race numbers are assigned based on previous results in similar events, using the most related ranking. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 a (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Number 13 will not be used. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Elite men's and women's races are numbered from 1, except in middle and long distance. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 a (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- WTCS numbering uses the WTCS ranking, then the World Triathlon ranking, then random. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 b (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Age-groupers are numbered group by group, then by nation in alphabetical IOC-code order starting with the host nation. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 b (x) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Nations are ordered alphabetically by IOC code, starting with the host nation. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 b (x) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Mixed relay numbering takes one team per nation first, then the mixed relay ranking, then random. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 b (xii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The WTCS ranking decides first, the World Triathlon ranking next, and any remaining ties at random. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 b (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- PTWC women start at 101, PTS2 women at 202, PTS4 men at 424 and PTVI men at 626. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 b (xi) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Number 13 is never used, so the list goes from 12 to 14. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.10 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 2: Timing and results

- The winner has the shortest time from the start signal to finishing, except with a rolling start. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- Official results list athletes by finish time according to ORIS standards. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- Tied athletes share the rank, sorted by race number. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 c (Conduct of Athletes))
- Results include the swim, T1, bike, T2 and run splits. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 d (Conduct of Athletes))
- Results become official once the Head Referee signs them; incomplete results may be declared official at any time. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 h (Conduct of Athletes))
- Deliberately finishing in a contrived tie, with no effort to separate, leads to disqualification. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 h (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Header or footer information includes distances and laps, air and water temperature, wetsuit decision and officials' names. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 f (Conduct of Athletes))
- Results list the swim, first transition, bike, second transition and run. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 d (Conduct of Athletes))
- The signature is the last step; before it, results are provisional. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 h (Conduct of Athletes))
- After two athletes tie for 5th, the next athlete takes the same rank plus two: 7th. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 c (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 3: Result markers and timing chips

- DNF marks athletes who do not finish the competition. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 e (Conduct of Athletes))
- Lapped athletes, or those stopped in a last biker, first runner situation, are marked LAP. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 e (Conduct of Athletes))
- Not classified (NC) covers athletes who miss the cut-off in any segment. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 e (Conduct of Athletes))
- For DSQ athletes the final time is not displayed. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 e (ix) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Officials may offer a replacement chip in T1 or T2; taking it is the athlete's choice. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 i (iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- For age-groupers, a lost chip may lead to disqualification if it cannot be shown they completed the whole race. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 i (iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Results may be changed by the Tribunal after a level 2 appeal and by CAS after a level 3 appeal. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 m (Conduct of Athletes))
- The order is DNF, LAP, NC, NE (para), DSQ, then DNS. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 e (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes with more laps come first; on the same lap, the faster time at the previous timing point comes first. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 e (vii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- After DNF, LAP and NC come non-eligible para triathletes (NE), then DSQ, then DNS. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.11 e (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 4: Changing a race before and during it

- A triathlon may become a duathlon, aquathlon or two-segment race; the preferred option is a duathlon with the shorter run first. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- No multisport can be run as a single-segment event; if two segments are not possible, the event is cancelled. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Any segment, but only one, may be shortened during the competition. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- For mixed relays, once one segment is modified the change remains for the rest of the legs. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (ii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Other scenarios are solved by the Technical Delegate following the same principles. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- Prize money and points are distributed according to the final result of the race. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- A duathlon may be modified to two segments, bike-run or run-bike, and time trial starts are allowed. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Shortening keeps all segments; a two-segment race drops one; cancellation is left when two segments cannot be held. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (Conduct of Athletes))
- The preferred replacement is a duathlon with the shorter run first. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (i) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Losing the swim leaves run and bike; the short run leads off. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (i) (Conduct of Athletes))

### Test 5: Stopped races and the Events Advisory Group

- If the leader has done more than 50% of the last segment, all athletes are ranked by the last available data. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Stopped before 50% of the last segment, the race is restarted if possible, otherwise no results are produced. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- A new start happens at least 45 minutes after the interruption. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (iii)-(iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- DSQ athletes cannot restart; DNF, DNS and LAP athletes can, and time penalties are removed. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- Athletes with at least two segments done are ranked; the others are NC. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (iv) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The group is chaired by the Sport Department representative, with members from the Medical and Technical Committees. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.13 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- The group gives support, but the final decision on site is the Technical Delegate's, except on water quality. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.13 f (Conduct of Athletes))
- Restart comes at least 45 minutes later, penalties are removed, and all but disqualified athletes may restart. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))
- The Sport Department representative chairs it, followed by the Medical and Technical Committee representatives. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.13 b (Conduct of Athletes))
- The leader was past 50% of the last segment, so athletes are ranked by the last recorded data. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 2.12 a (iii) (Conduct of Athletes))

Sources: World Triathlon Competition Rules, January 2025, Part 2 and Appendix K (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the rules, not reproduced)

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