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Stuff Every Multisport Scout Should Know

Practice facts for the Multisport merit badge. Not an official Scouting America credential.

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  1. In a triathlon, what order are the three sports done?
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    Swim, bike, run. Triathlon combines swimming, cycling, and running in that sequence.

  2. What does the Greek word part 'tri' in triathlon mean?
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    Three. Triathlon comes from Greek treis, meaning three, plus athlos, meaning competition.

  3. What does an aquathlon consist of?
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    Swimming and running. Aquathlon is a multisport variation with only swimming and running stages.

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  1. In a triathlon, what order are the three sports done?
  2. What does the Greek word part 'tri' in triathlon mean?
  3. What does an aquathlon consist of?
  4. What two sports make up an aquabike event?
  5. What two sports does a duathlon include?
  6. What is the first transition, T1, in a triathlon?
  7. Why is transition often called the fourth discipline?
  8. What are 'bricks' in triathlon training?
  9. Why do triathletes often swim with less vigorous leg kicks?
  10. What is 'sighting' during an open water swim?
  11. What is drafting in the swim stage?
  12. When must a competitor put on their bike helmet?
  13. What happens if a triathlete mounts the bike before the mount line?
  14. Are flippers allowed during the swim in triathlon?
  15. Which triathlon distance is most common in the United States?
  16. What is a relay triathlon?
  17. What is a mass start in triathlon?
  18. What is a wave start in triathlon?
  19. What are aid stations on the bike and run courses for?
  20. What is the Ironman World Championship swim, bike, and run location?
  21. Where was the first modern swim, bike, run event held?
  22. When did triathlon debut as an Olympic medal sport?
  23. When did paratriathlon debut at the Summer Paralympics?
  24. What is a cross triathlon made of?
  25. What is an indoor triathlon made of?
  26. What is a swimrun event?
  27. What is an equilateral triathlon?
  28. What is an ultra-triathlon?
  29. What is the 111 distance triathlon?
  30. What is the 222 distance triathlon?
  31. What is a Clydesdale division in some triathlons?
  32. What is an Athena division in some triathlons?
  33. What are age groupers in triathlon?
  34. What does a race number and colored swim cap help with at a triathlon?
  35. What is a timing band used for in a triathlon?
  36. Why might triathletes leave cycling shoes attached to the pedals?
  37. Why do some triathletes skip socks?
  38. What is a wetsuit thickness limit under World Triathlon rules?
  39. At what water temperature are wetsuits legal in sanctioned events?
  40. Why might race directors ban wetsuits above 29 °C?
  41. What is drafting on the bike in a non-drafting race?
  42. What is a transition area in triathlon?
  43. How many transition areas can a point-to-point triathlon have?
  44. What does the swim leg of a triathlon typically follow in open water?
  45. What is a common benefit of cross-training for triathletes?
  46. What does a triathlete do at the end of the bike segment to prepare for running?
  47. What should you do first if you suspect a concussion during activity?
  48. What does RICE treatment for a sprain include?
  49. Why is an annual physical examination useful before sports training?
  50. What does riding predictably mean for a cyclist?
  51. What is a healthy diet important for during training? 🔒
  52. Which equipment is needed for the biking segment? 🔒
  53. What should a runner do before a training session? 🔒
  54. What is the purpose of a four-week training plan? 🔒
  55. How should you track training progress over four weeks? 🔒
  56. What is a personal goal in training based on? 🔒
  57. Why practice mounting and dismounting your bike smoothly? 🔒
  58. What is a good way to continue multisport after earning the badge? 🔒
  59. What can you do to support a local multisport event? 🔒
  60. What does Safe Swim Defense help ensure? 🔒
  61. How does an open water swim differ from a pool swim? 🔒
  62. How can tobacco or vaping affect athletic performance? 🔒
  63. Why be conspicuous while cycling? 🔒
  64. What should be checked regularly to keep a bicycle safe? 🔒
  65. Why wear the right clothing for the weather while cycling? 🔒
  66. Why is hydration important during running? 🔒
  67. What are basic rules of the road for runners? 🔒
  68. What is a high knees drill used for? 🔒
  69. What is the purpose of a cool-down after running? 🔒
  70. Why include rest in a training plan? 🔒
  71. What does a duathlon start with in the badge option? 🔒
  72. What is the Olympic triathlon run distance? 🔒
  73. How is triathlon timed across its segments? 🔒
  74. What does a bicycle helmet help reduce in a crash? 🔒
  75. Why is a properly fitted helmet important? 🔒
  76. What does the MIPS standard aim to reduce? 🔒
  77. Why should children avoid wearing bike helmets on playground equipment? 🔒
  78. What does running have that walking does not? 🔒
  79. Why is a slight forward lean useful in running? 🔒
  80. What do the arms do during running? 🔒
  81. How can runners even out leg strength imbalances? 🔒
  82. What is a common running mistake to avoid? 🔒
  83. What does running cadence measure? 🔒
  84. Why is dynamic balance important in running? 🔒
  85. What is the stance phase in running? 🔒
  86. What is the swing phase in running? 🔒
  87. What is footstrike in running? 🔒
  88. Why might a mid or forefoot strike help propulsion? 🔒
  89. What does the trunk mainly do during running? 🔒
  90. Why do runners practice running in both directions on a track? 🔒
  91. What is a good way to build a stable running posture? 🔒
  92. What does the propulsion phase do in running? 🔒
  93. What should you do if you feel overheated during activity? 🔒
  94. What is a sign you may be dehydrated during training? 🔒