What is a wave start in triathlon?

Smaller groups begin every few minutes.

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  1. All athletes start together
  2. Athletes start in reverse order
  3. Smaller groups begin every few minutes ✔

Why: In wave starts, smaller groups begin the race every few minutes.

Huh, didn't know that: In wave starts, smaller groups begin the race every few minutes.

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Wave start: go with your group, not the whole ocean.
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Answer: Smaller groups begin every few minutes. In wave starts, smaller groups begin the race every few minutes.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    In wave start events, smaller groups of athletes begin the race every few minutes
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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