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Welcome to Couples Triathlon 2009!
The two person team triathlon event
Using a format that is unique in the sport of triathlon, teams of two, whether they be friends, spouses, or family members combine their ages and sign up in the appropriate category. Each person on the team does the entire triathlon, and then their times are combined for the overall results. One may also participate as an individual.
Held just 15 minutes from downtown Austin, the event will use a sprint distance course that swims in Decker Lake, bikes around the lake, and uses a traffic free run course entirely inside the park. There is tons of space and we've secured parking nearby, so bring the family and friends. As usual with our events, we'll finish off with a great outdoor party, awards, and prize giveaway.
The Couples Triathlon Format
Couples Triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon that is completed individually, but scored in a unique fashion. Here's how it works:
- 2 people sign up as a team. They don't need to be a "couple". In fact, most teams are friends or family members.
- 1 person may also sign up as an individual if they prefer.
- The team is put into one of the event divisions. The divisions are: Friends - Male, Friends - Female, Friends - Mixed, Partners (e.g. Married), Relatives
- Each person completes the event as an individual. The wave starts will be based on the event divisions.
- After the event is completed, the awards will be determined based on the division and the combined age of the team. Awards will also be given to individual competitors based on age groups.
- Official results will be available by overall place, team place, and by age group. Results will be sent to USAT using the official age group categories for USAT rankings.
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