Multisport/Triathlon
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MULTISPORT / TRIATHLON NEWS
DSSA PARTICIPATES IN FIRST TRIATHLON IN BELLEPLAIN, NJ.
Three DSSA triathletes took part as a relay team in the Belleplain Super Sprint Triathlon June 18th, 2022. Led by USAT Coach Monica, our three triathletes - Caitlin, Logan and Philip - assisted by their guides Cheryl, David & Mark combined to swim 200 yards, cycle 9 miles and run 1 mile in what was a fantastic effort by the team. Thank you to DQ events, legendary triathlete Midge Kerr who provided last minute coaching tips and our sponsors Energy Lab Apparel as well as Glisten Get Fit Outside.
Multisport usually includes
Triathlon: (Supersprint, Sprint, Olympic, Half, or Full Distance)
Duathlon: a run, then a bike, then another run that might be longer than the first.
Aquabike: the swim and bike of a triathlon without the run.
Aquathlon: a swim and a run, possibly a run, swim, run.
Winter Triathlon: snow shoe or cross country ski, fat tire bike, snow shoe or ski.
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