Why do some triathletes skip socks?

To decrease time spent in transition.

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  1. To decrease time spent in transition ✔
  2. To keep feet cooler
  3. To prevent blisters

Why: Some triathletes do not wear socks, decreasing time spent in transition.

Huh, didn't know that: Some triathletes do not wear socks, decreasing time spent in transition.

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No socks means no time lost socking it to the clock.
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Answer: To decrease time spent in transition. Some triathletes do not wear socks, decreasing time spent in transition.

  1. Triathlon en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triathlon
    Some triathletes don't wear socks, decreasing their time spent in transition even more.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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