Illegal Equipment

• Athlete safety and fair competition are the highest priorities.
• Athletes must maintain full awareness of their surroundings at all times during the race.
• Any device that distracts an athlete or limits environmental awareness is considered illegal equipment.

The use of any equipment that may distract the athlete is forbidden, including but not limited to:

• Music players (MP3 players, iPods, etc.)
• Mobile phones
• Headphones or earbuds (wired or wireless)
• Personal video or audio recording devices (e.g. action cameras)
• Communication or entertainment devices
• Smart devices requiring active interaction during competition

• Reduced ability to hear instructions from technical officials and race organisation.
• Limited awareness of other athletes, vehicles, or course hazards.
• Increased risk of accidents, especially during the cycling segment.
• Potential unfair advantage through communication or outside assistance.

• GPS watches or sport watches are allowed when:
  • used strictly for data recording,
  • not used for communication purposes.
• Bike computers without communication capability.
• Equipment that does not compromise safety or athlete attention.

• All prohibited devices must:
  • remain outside active race use,
  • be stored in personal belongings without being used during competition.
• Use of such devices inside the transition area during the race may result in a penalty.

In accordance with World Triathlon Competition Rules:

• Warning (for minor violations)
• Time penalty
• Disqualification (DQ) for serious or repeated violations

• Athletes are fully responsible for ensuring their equipment complies with regulations.
• Lack of knowledge of the rules is not accepted as an excuse.
• Equipment checks may be conducted at any time by technical officials.

Πηγή: World Triathlon