Is breaststroke allowed in triathlon?

You can do breast stroke in a triathlon, it's just that front crawl
front crawl
The arm movements of the front crawl provide most of the forward motion. The arms alternate from side to side, so while one arm is pulling and pushing under the water, the other arm is recovering above the water. The move can be separated into four parts: the downsweep, the insweep, the upsweep, and the recovery.
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is much more efficient, and you use your legs less, which means you save them for the bike and run.
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Is it OK to do breaststroke in a triathlon?

Breaststroke. Breaststroke is a popular stroke for competitive swimming, but it's also one of the slowest. It's a good triathlon swimming stroke to use when you need to rest or recover while still moving forward in the water.
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Can you breaststroke in an Ironman?

You can absolutely do breaststroke in an Ironman! The only stroke that you can't do in any sort of triathlon is backstroke – for two reasons; firstly, because you can't see where you're going, and secondly, because it's rolling on your back that signifies you may be in danger or at least struggling.
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Can you do backstroke in a sprint triathlon?

Having said that, you absolutely can swim breaststroke! The only stroke you aren't allowed to do is backstroke though butterfly is a questionable choice. Breaststroke is a simpler stroke and one people often fall back on when they run out of breath on frontcrawl and that's ok!
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Can you do any stroke in triathlon?

Triathlons allow swimmers to utilize any stroke and as many different strokes as preferred to propel themselves through the water. Most participants swim the front crawl (freestyle stroke) since it is the most efficient and fastest stroke. Speed is not always the highest priority when swimming in a triathlon.
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Can you use flippers in a triathlon?

Training with swim fins can be enormously beneficial to triathletes by improving strength. Training with swim fins can be enormously beneficial to triathletes by improving your swim your strength, flexibility and technique.
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Can you stop swimming in a triathlon?

Yes, you are allowed to rest during the swimming segment of a triathlon. Any participant is allowed to rest anytime during a triathlon, or any event for that matter. Resting is vital to a participants health and safety when needed so it is important to stop and rest if need be.
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Which swim stroke is most efficient?

Front Crawl is also known as freestyle, as it is the most used stroke in freestyle events. This is because it is the fastest and most efficient of all the strokes.
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Can you do breaststroke in a wetsuit?

“Breaststroke is difficult in a wetsuit as it alters the position of the body and causes it to float higher on the waterline. This affects the hips drawing forward (and marginally down) to create space underwater for the kick. Therefore, with a wetsuit your feet are likely to come out of the water.
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Can you use swim buoy in triathlon?

Resting in a triathlon swim is allowed as long as triathletes don't make forward progress. Athletes can rest by standing on the bottom or holding to an inanimate object (ex: buoys, stationary boats, floating objects). If a triathlete is requesting assistance, he will need to retire from the race.
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Why is the swim first in a triathlon?

The idea behind swimming first is that the open water poses the greatest threat to an exhausted athlete. If the swimming portion were last, then it would increase the chance of a racer cramping up or collapsing with exhaustion in the water and possibly drowning.
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Can breaststroke be as fast as front crawl?

That means front crawl is roughly 20 per cent faster than breaststroke and this difference becomes more pronounced over longer distances.
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Is breaststroke easier than front crawl?

Breaststroke: Your head comes out of the water after each stroke, so it's an easier option to start with. But it's the hardest stroke to do correctly because of the timing between arms and legs.
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Can you stop swimming in an Ironman?

The IRONMAN Competition Rules allow for competitors to stop or rest at any time during the swim. If you or a fellow athlete needs help, raise your hand to alert a lifeguard or safety boat. Feel free to hold on to a static object like a raft, buoy, or dock.
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Do people drown in triathlons?

2 competitors have died after the conclusion of the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin triathlon last weekend in Madison. Both athletes died in the swim portion of the event, which continues to be by-far the most dangerous portion of a triathlon.
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How many times a week should I swim for triathlon?

First, we recommend swimming for a minimum of 20 minutes per session, 3-5 times a week when training for a triathlon. This means 20 minutes of actual swimming time. If you take longer breaks between laps, increase that to about 30 minutes, so you hit that 20-minute goal.
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How fast should you swim in a triathlon?

The average middle guy swims at 2.02/100m for an Ironman and at 2.06/100m for a 70.3. The average middle lady swims at 2.09/100m or an Ironman and at 2.12/100m for a 70.3.
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Do you have to wear a wetsuit in a triathlon?

For open water swims, the use of a triathlon wetsuit is usually mandatory. Under the wetsuit you would wear the tri suit or tri top & shorts. You may also need a neoprene skull cap, a pair of swim gloves and pair of booties in really cold conditions.
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Do you have to swim freestyle in triathlon?

In triathlons, it is not required to use freestyle stroke. Triathlon rules allow every triathlete to use whatever swimming technique that allows them to propel well through the water. However, freestyle swim stroke is the most commonly adopted because of its speed and efficiency benefits if used correctly.
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What do triathletes swim?

While any wetsuit should work OK, triathlon-specific wetsuits are lighter, more efficient and give less resistance while swimming. In a USAT-sanctioned race you'll need to make sure you're using a USAT-approved wetsuit.
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Do triathletes wear cycling gloves?

Cycling gloves, whether half- or full-finger, are designed for protection against abrasions in a crash. They also absorb shock, which is advantageous for longer rides. It's not worth the time during races, however, to remember, stage, or put them on, which is why you never see gloves in triathlon.
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How important is the swim in triathlon?

The swim is critical for an athlete trying to make a cut-off for a long course race. The swim is critical for an athlete looking to qualify for an AG team or a World Championship if it is their weakest discipline. The swim is not critical for a competent swimmer wanting to do their first triathlon.
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