Why might race directors ban wetsuits above 29 °C?

To prevent overheating.

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  1. To prevent overheating ✔
  2. To save money
  3. To slow swimmers down

Why: Wetsuits may be discouraged or banned above 29 °C due to overheating risk.

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Answer: To prevent overheating. Wetsuits may be discouraged or banned above 29 °C due to overheating risk.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    Race directors will sometimes discourage or ban wetsuits if the water temperature is above 29 °C (84 °F) due to overheating
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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