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The first sentence of the article seems pretty definitive that a triathlon is composed of swimming, biking, and running; however, for the past 31 years, the Little Miami Triathlon has been a canoe (or recently kayak)/run/bike event. While the majority of triathlons are swim/bike/run, wouldn't a combination of any three individual endurance sports qualify as a triathlon? If so, would anyone seriously object if that first sentence of the article were editted to read "A triathlon is a multi-sport endurance event often consisting of swimming, cycling, and running ..." William McVey (talk) 22:30, 7 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

There is a section devoted to "Non Standard Variations". It could go in there.--JOJ ^Hutton 18:13, 4 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

In light of McVey's comments, the intro was reworded back in January 2011 [1]. Barkeep^Chat/_$ 18:34, 4 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I think the lead should stay, swim/bike/run is the most common form. There is another section for variations from the norm, and it does not need mentioning in the lead.MilkStraw532 (talk) 18:38, 4 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This article needs a section on Paratriathlon. See http://www.triathlon.org/paratriathlon/ for details. The sport has been accepted for the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janiero. Roger (talk) 18:10, 18 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed. Feel free to start a section! --NSH001 (talk) 18:42, 18 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

OK, it's on my "hit list", I hope to get it done before next weekend. Roger (talk) 19:33, 18 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

A few months later than "next weekend" but at last there is a draft article in my Sandbox - please feel free to contribute to it. Roger (talk) 09:40, 13 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

As stated in WP:UNIT "All other articles: the main unit is generally an SI unit".135.19.148.107 (talk) 10:15, 20 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It also states "In non-science US-related articles: the main quantity is generally expressed in US customary units." Ironman and Ironman 70.3 are events produced by a US Company, World Triathlon Corporation. Certain races, such as Escape from Alcatraz, are American events and should not be presented metric as the primary distance shown. Other changes, such as the weights for Clydesdale and Athena are based on references that state those specific weights. Please do not make sweeping changes without discussing first. Thank you. Barkeep^Chat/_$ 13:14, 20 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

There are Ironman events all over the world. I know the US would like the world to use its antiquated units system, but every country in the world has adopted the metric system. 135.19.148.107 (talk) 09:12, 21 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The policy states "In non-science US-related articles" This article is not strictly "US-related". Even the organising company calls itself the WORLD Triathlon Corporation. IM and IM70.3 are INTERNATIONAL events and therefore should presented with metric as the primary distance shown. I would go as far as having the entire article in metric only with the exception of the IM and IM70.3 segments being referenced in US units as a secondary unit of measure. 207.35.123.37 (talk) 12:03, 21 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]