T1 is the transition from swimming to cycling — involving wetsuit removal, helmet fitting, sunglasses, shoes and bike collection. T2 is the transition from cycling to running — racking the bike, removing the helmet, swapping cycling to running shoes, and grabbing a race number. Transitions are officially timed in triathlon — they contribute to the total race time. Elite athletes complete T1 in 60-90 seconds and T2 in 30-60 seconds. Practice transitions are essential for race day efficiency.
Key points
- T1: swim to bike; T2: bike to run
- Both transitions are timed in competition
- Elite T1: 60-90 seconds; T2: 30-60 seconds
- Practice transitions in training
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