What is a mass start in triathlon?

All athletes start on one signal.

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  1. Athletes start by age group
  2. All athletes start on one signal ✔
  3. Athletes start one at a time

Why: In a mass start, all athletes enter the water and begin on a single start signal.

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Mass start: everyone splashes in together.
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Answer: All athletes start on one signal. In a mass start, all athletes enter the water and begin on a single start signal.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    In a mass start, all athletes enter the water and begin the competition following a single start signal
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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