Why is transition often called the fourth discipline?

It counts toward total time.

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  1. It counts toward total time ✔
  2. It is not timed
  3. It is a separate race

Why: Time spent in transition is timed and adds to the overall finishing time.

Huh, didn't know that: Time spent in transition is timed and adds to the overall finishing time.

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Transition: the fourth discipline, and the fastest costume change.
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Answer: It counts toward total time. Time spent in transition is timed and adds to the overall finishing time.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    The time spent in transition is a timed segment and contributes towards the overall finishing time
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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