Welcome and Introductions

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1 Athlete s briefing

2 Briefing agenda Welcome and Introductions Competition Jury Schedules and Timetables Check-in and Procedures The course Post-Race Procedures Weather forecast

3 Welcome and Introductions Loreen Barnet, ITU Secretary Antonio Arimany, ITU Secretary General Kris Gemmel, ITU Team Leader Felix Molina, ITU Technical Delegate Dr. Marie Claude Gregoire, ITU Medical Delegate Vickie Lundine, ITU Race Referee Jo-Annie Charbonneau, LOC Deputy Director

4 Competition Jury Felix Molina, Chair Antonio Arimany, ITU Secretary General Kim Van Bruggen, President Triathlon CAN

5 Schedule and Timelines Thursday After Briefing Race package and accreditation distribution (outside) Your race package includes: Helmet stickers (3x) Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (4x) both arms and both legs 18:30 Team Medical Meeting with Medical Delegate

6 Friday 09:00 9:45 hrs Swim Familiarization 10:00 10:30 hrs Bike Familiarization (two Laps)

7 Schedule Saturday (Women) 11:30 12:50 Elite women Athletes Lounge Check-In 12:00 13:15 Transition Area check in Elite Women 12:50 13:15 Swim Course Warm-up for Elite Women 13:30 Athletes presentation 13:36 Elite Women Start 15:45 Medal ceremony

8 Schedule Sunday (Men) 11:30 12:50 Elite Men Athletes Lounge Check-In 12:00 13:15 Transition Area check in Elite Men 12:50 13:15 Swim Course Warm-up for Elite Men 13:30 Athletes presentation 13:36 Elite Men Start 15:40 Medal ceremony

9 INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

10 Venue Access

11 Bike Check before entering Athlete s Lounge Refer to 5.2 in competition rules Handle bars with clips-ons (all athletes) Wheels (all athletes) Bike frame plus technological fraud check Saddle position (25% of athletes) ( -5 cm Men & -2 cm Women ) Approved exceptions on ITU website Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the race referee at the end of the athletes briefing

12 Check in - Athletes Lounge Uniform & race gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers, race caps) photos taken of each uniform Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution (1 for the ankle) Swim cap distribution Leave your bag in the Athletes Lounge

13 Check in - Transition Area - Helmet check - Don t leave your helmet fastened in the transition The athlete who fails to comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1 Running shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike The bike must be racked in the first transition by the rear wheel and in the second transition by either of the wheels. Spare wheels left at the Athletes Lounge

14 Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start - line-up in Swim start Area As introduced Jog to the swim start area Select your position, remain there and stay behind the line! Blocking two positions immediate DSQ

15 Start Procedure Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the TD announces On your mark Air horn blast The race starts Athletes not moving forward at the start will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1.

16 False start Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you Everyone goes back to her/his spot Valid Start but with Early Starters: If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, the false starter will receive a time penalty of 15 seconds in TA1 during which the athlete cannot touch any of their equipment

17 The Course Swim 2 laps, first of 870m and 2nd of 630m (1500 m) Bike 9 laps of 4.5 km (40.5 km) Run 4 laps of 2.5 km (10 km)

18 The Course

19 Swim course Today at 13:00 - Water temperature: 24.5 C - Air temperature: 22 C - WBGT: 22.1 C - No Wetsuits Allowed Diving Start, distance to the first turn buoy 427 m 2 laps (total distance of 1500 m) - anticlockwise Pass all the bouys on your left shoulder Swim behavior will be closely monitored, inc. video Take swim cap, goggles to transition into your box

20 Swim Conduct Definition from the ITU CR 4.1: e.) Athletes may sportingly maintain their own space in the water: (i) Where athletes make accidental contact in the swim and then immediately afterwards move apart no penalty will be incurred; (ii) Where athletes make contact in the swim, and an athlete continues to impede the progress of the other athlete without moving apart, this action will result in a time penalty; (iii) Where athletes deliberately target another athlete to impede their progress, gain unfair advantage and potentially cause harm will result in disqualification and may be reported to ITU Arbitration Tribunal for potential suspension or expulsion.

21 Swim Conduct Definition from the ITU CR 4.1: Infringements will be recorded by water based & broadcast room technical officials and appropriate action will be taken dependant on the rules definition from the previous slide. Please respect your fellow competitors and keep the race fair.

22 Swim course Map

23 Transition Area Individual Bike Racks number, name and country flag Running shoes in front of the box, helmet on the bike All used equipment into your box not doing so time penalty Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount line opposite at the end of the TA (RED LINE)

24 Transition Flow TRANSITION SWIM EXIT

25 Bike course 9 laps (total distance of 40.5 km) 2 small climbs in each lap and 3 technical turns 2 Wheel Stations 1 Team wheel station (Wheel Stop 1) 1 Neutral wheel station (Wheel Stop 2) Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone (located directly after the wheel Stations) or you may receive a time penalty Lap Counter: at the end of TA, right hand side Lapped athletes are out of the race

26 Bike Course Map

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28 Run course 4 laps (total distance of 10 km) Aid stations: 3 per lap For locations see the map Sealed water Discard plastic bottles and litter in the Littering Zone (located directly after the Aid Stations) or you may receive a time penalty Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

29 First runner / last biker Run Course Map

30 Run Course Map TRANSITION PB Laps Finish

31 Run Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: Swim,TA1, bike and TA2 Transition will be videotaped for infringements Location: 30 m before the Transition Area Information: White board to show race numbers and letter (Athletes need to read the board) Procedure: 15 seconds penalty served on any run lap If you don t stop it will result in DSQ Athletes have the option to decide whether to stop at the penalty box and serve the penalty or continue to the finish. Not stopping will result in DSQ on crossing the finish line. The athlete may then appeal the penalty. Evidence will only be made available if an appeal is filed.

32 Run Penalty Box Rule interpretation Mount after the mount line: One foot of the athlete has to be in contact with the floor after the mount line. If this contact doesn t occur the action is considered as mount the bike before the mount line.(m) Dismount before the dismount line: One foot of the athlete has to be in contact with the floor before the dismount line. If this contact doesn t occur the action is considered as dismount the bike before the dismount line.(d) Discharge or store your equipment inside your designated area: Leaving the equipment (swim cap, googles, helmet, etc.) in the designated box. If leaving the equipment outside the box, it is considered an infringement of the rules (E).

33 Run Penalty Box Violations Abbreviations: Littering: L Swim violations: S Other violations: V Mount Line: M Dismount Line: D Equipment outside box: E For example: 12D = athlete #12 received a time penalty for a dismount line violation 2x12ME = athlete #12 received 2-time penalties for mount line and equipment outside the box violations

34 Post-race Procedures No congestion in finish area: go to mixed zone/recovery area For Top 3 & Series Leaders: - TV/Flash Interviews - Medal Ceremony - Media Mixed Zone Dress up with race uniform (or country clothes) coaches assistance needed: Ambush marketing rules apply Prize money will be wire transferred to the athletes.

35 Ambush marketing is defined as: Deliberately using the opportunity of live television and media photographers to acquire additional exposure for your sponsor product, apparel or brand. The consequence for this behavior is: forfeit their prize money for that event

36 Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to go for testing Team Medical Access Only team medical will be allowed to enter the medical tent after ITU Medical Delegate s permission. Every NF can have 1 team medical accreditation, but for team doctors only! Team doctors should register with the ITU Medical Delegate (Dr. Marie Claude Gregoire)

37 Coaches areas Accreditation Accreditations will be distributed to those that have been entered through the online system from their NF Coaches will have access to Athletes Lounge Swim start area Swim Exit Next to Transition Run course

38 Coaches areas Next to TZ Athletes Lounge Swim Start Swim Finish

39 Weather Forecast

40 TV post race production Two Go Pro cameras can be placed on two athletes Images will be used on the post race production, with credit on the athlete carrying the camera The camera will be mounted at the front or the back of the bike If interested, report to the officials at the race package distribution Please see Uwe outside from HBS

41 Have a great race! /