Long Distance Triathlon

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Using the triathlon principle of swim-bike-run, long distance events are usually held over double or triple the length of the standard distance. Athletes require high levels of stamina and endurance as races for the elites can last up to seven hours. One major difference between standard and long distance events is that elite athletes are not allowed to draft on the bike. As such, many athletes who participate in long distance triathlon have a strong cycling background.

ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings

The ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings winners will be established at the end of the series and the ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings Bonus Pool Prize Money will be distributed after the last scoring event (2009 Calima-Darient PATCO Long Distance Triathlon Pan American Championships ) according to the ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings. Athletes must score on minimum of 3 events for ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings in the same calendar year to be eligible for the Bonus Pool Prize Money.

2009 ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings
Elite Men Elite Women
2008 ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings
Elite Men Elite Women
2007 ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings
Elite Men Elite Women
2006 ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings
Elite Men Elite Women
2005 ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings
Elite Men Elite Women
2004 ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings
Elite Men Elite Women
2003 ITU Long Distance Triathlon Rankings
Elite Men Elite Women