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Are flippers allowed during the swim in triathlon?

No, they can cause disqualification.

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  1. Yes, for beginners
  2. No, they can cause disqualification ✔
  3. Only in open water

Why: Swim propulsion and flotation aids like flippers are illegal and can cause disqualification.

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Answer: No, they can cause disqualification. Swim propulsion and flotation aids like flippers are illegal and can cause disqualification.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    the use of flippers or other swim propulsion and flotation aids are illegal in triathlon
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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