Published the new ITU 2016 competition regulations
A new modality called Aquabike is added
The International Triathlon Federation has just announced the publication of the new regulation with some modifications.
The most important news are the following:
The distances for the Drafting are modified to 10 meters in standard distance, while in long distance tests it passes to 12 meters.
The safety temperature in the water is lowered from 13 to 12 degrees centigrade.
The rules for appeals have been updated for an independent court to review the cases.
Inclusion of the possibility of separating the exits in long distance tests in age groups to avoid potentially dangerous situations.
Clarification of sponsor regulations for elite triathletes.
The ITU adds the AquaBike in its competition book. This modality consists of a swimming part of 1900 meters followed by a cycling circuit of 80km in length.