Competitors should only bring into transition what is needed for the competition. Personal bags and belongings must be deposited at the Storage area
1. Equipment limitation in the transition area
- Competitors are allowed to bring only the equipment necessary for the race into the transition zone.
- The equipment must be directly related to the three disciplines of triathlon (swimming, cycling, and running).
2. Avoiding overcrowding of the area
- The transition zone is shared by all athletes and must remain clean and well organized.
- The presence of unnecessary items may:
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- create obstacles
- affect safety
- hinder the movement of athletes.
3. Prohibition of personal belongings
- Bags, backpacks, or personal belongings are not allowed to remain in the transition zone.
- Examples of items that should not be present:
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- race backpacks
- clothing not used during the race
- large towels
- food items not related to race equipment.
4. Mandatory use of the Storage area
- All personal belongings must be placed in a designated area (Storage area).
- This area is used for:
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- storing personal belongings
- preventing confusion in the transition area.
5. Control by officials
Technical Officials may:
- ask an athlete to remove items
- issue a warning or penalty if the rule is not followed.
6. Purpose of the rule
The rule exists to ensure:
- athlete safety
- fair racing conditions
- smooth flow of athletes within the transition zone.
Πηγή: World Triathlon