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What is the typical distance for a standard triathlon?

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100 meters swimming, 10 km cycling, 2 km running

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1.5 km swimming, 40 km cycling, 10 km running

3

500 meters swimming, 20 km cycling, 5 km running

4

1 km swimming, 30 km cycling, 5 km running

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Answer

B. 1.5 km swimming, 40 km cycling, 10 km running

Solution:

A standard or Olympic triathlon consists of 1.5 km swimming, 40 km cycling, and 10 km running. This format is recognized in international competitions.

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