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The triathlon is a single race that combines three elements: a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run (in that order). The mixed team relay event debuted at the Tokyo Games and returns in Paris.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re taking a quick look back at the history of triathlon and the role women have played in shaping the sport. Here are just a few historic landmarks: 1974 – ...