{"id":565396,"date":"2026-03-16T13:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/transition-zone\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:21:05","slug":"transition-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/transition-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Transition Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1771491847193\" style=\"color: \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TRANSITION-150x150.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" title=\"TRANSITION\" srcset=\"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TRANSITION-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/why-n.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TRANSITION-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/why-n.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TRANSITION-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/why-n.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TRANSITION.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-10\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong>Competitors should only bring into transition what is needed for the competition. Personal bags and belongings must be deposited at the\u00a0Storage area<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" style=\"color: \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;text-align: left;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:500;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >1. Equipment limitation in the transition area<\/h3><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Competitors are allowed to bring <strong>only the equipment necessary for the race<\/strong> into the transition zone.<\/li>\n<li>The equipment must be <strong>directly related to the three disciplines of triathlon<\/strong> (swimming, cycling, and running).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 50px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;text-align: left;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:500;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >2. Avoiding overcrowding of the area<\/h3><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>The transition zone is <strong>shared by all athletes<\/strong> and must remain <strong>clean and well organized<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The presence of unnecessary items may:<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>create obstacles<\/li>\n<li>affect safety<\/li>\n<li>hinder the movement of athletes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 50px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" style=\"color: \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;text-align: left;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:500;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >3. Prohibition of personal belongings<\/h3><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Bags, backpacks, or personal belongings<\/strong> are not allowed to remain in the transition zone.<\/li>\n<li>Examples of items that <strong>should not be present<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>race backpacks<\/li>\n<li>clothing not used during the race<\/li>\n<li>large towels<\/li>\n<li>food items not related to race equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 50px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;text-align: left;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:500;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >4. Mandatory use of the Storage area<\/h3><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>All personal belongings must be placed in a <strong>designated area (Storage area)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This area is used for:<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>storing personal belongings<\/li>\n<li>preventing confusion in the transition area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 50px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" style=\"color: \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;text-align: left;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:500;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >5. Control by officials<\/h3><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Technical Officials may:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ask an athlete to <strong>remove items<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>issue a <strong>warning or penalty<\/strong> if the rule is not followed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 50px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;text-align: left;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:500;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >6. Purpose of the rule<\/h3><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The rule exists to ensure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>athlete safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>fair racing conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>smooth flow of athletes within the transition zone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 50px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" style=\"color: \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\u03a0\u03b7\u03b3\u03ae: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/triathlon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>World Triathlon<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 50px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Competitors should only bring into transition&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":565394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[353],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-565396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tri_rules","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/565396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=565396"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/565396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":565404,"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/565396\/revisions\/565404"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/565394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=565396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=565396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/why-n.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=565396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}