what is olympic distance triathlon and sprint triathlon?
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Name:Sprint. Swim:750 m.
Bicycle:(0.5 mi) 20 km.
Run:(12.4 mi) 5 km
(3.1 mi). Notes:A 500 m swim is also common. The Sprint Distance is the fastest growing triathlon race distance in the United States.
Name:Super Sprint
Swim:400 m
(0.25 mi)
Bicycle:10 km
(6.2 mi)
Run:2.5 km
(1.5 mi)
Notes:Distances vary, but this is a standard Super Sprint course.
Name:Olympic
Swim:1.5 km
(0.93 mi)
Bicycle:40 km
(24.8 mi)
Run:10 km
(6.2 mi)
Notes:Also known as "international distance", "standard course", or "short course".
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