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TRANSITION TIME [1 record]

Record 1 2015-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combined-Events Contests
  • Swimming
  • Cycling
DEF

The time it takes the athlete to switch from one element to the next.

OBS

Speed is of the essence as a slow transition time can make or break a race.

OBS

In triathlon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compétitions à épreuves combinées
  • Natation
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Temps passé par chaque concurrent pour faire sa transition entre les différentes étapes.

OBS

La rapidité avec laquelle un concurrent effectue les deux transitions peut se révéler déterminante pour assurer la victoire.

OBS

En triathlon.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Competiciones de pruebas combinadas
  • Natación
  • Ciclismo
DEF

Tiempo que se tarda el atleta en cambiar de un elemento al siguiente.

OBS

La velocidad es esencial, pues el tiempo de una transición puede hacer ganar o perder una carrera.

OBS

En triatlón.

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