What does the swim leg of a triathlon typically follow in open water?

A series of marked buoys.

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  1. A lane rope
  2. A series of marked buoys ✔
  3. A straight line with no markers

Why: Open water swim courses typically proceed around a series of marked buoys.

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Answer: A series of marked buoys. Open water swim courses typically proceed around a series of marked buoys.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    the course typically proceeds around a series of marked buoys
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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