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What is T2 in Triathlon?

The second transition, from bike to run. Athletes dismount before the dismount line, rack the bike, swap to running shoes and head out on the run course. Fast T2s are about ruthless simplicity — elastic laces, no socks, nothing extra.

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T1Transition areaDraftingDraft zoneDraft-legalAge-grouperElite / proMount line
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