Aquathlon

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/aquathlon

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the race structure?Continuous sequence of running followed immediately by swimming
2. What is the sporting lineage?Developed from and governed by the International Triathlon Union, alongside triathlon
3. How does an aquathlon differ from a triathlon?A triathlon has three parts: swim, bike, run. An aquathlon only has two parts—running and swimming—so it’s a bit simpler and easier to set up.
4. Why do athletes need to be fast at the transition?The time it takes to switch from running to swimming is part of the total race time. A quick transition can make the difference between winning and losing.

Multisport Discipline: A sport category comprising multiple athletic activities performed sequentially.
Transition Efficiency: The speed and effectiveness with which an athlete changes between sports during a race.
Aerobic Capacity: The maximum rate at which the body can use oxygen during strenuous exercise.