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A few days ago, the JTU released results for a survey completed by 68 triathlon race organizers across 33 prefectures. The responses are based on last year (2023) and in Japanese.
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Honestly speaking, there is nothing mind-blowing about the information presented - it's simply a compilation and breakdown of factual information pertaining to topics about the swim leg.
However, it's interesting to see how triathlons in Japan can vary across the nation. Questions included availability of 'swim skip' and swim warm-up, implementation (or not) of a time limit implementation, the number of swim laps, when and where the swim leg takes place, average water temperature at swim venues, type of swim start, and whether a wetsuit is mandatory or not (and why or why not), etc.
Some 'fun facts' from the 68 triathlon race organizer respondents:
・ Starts: 21% mass, 29% rolling, 50% wave
・ Wetsuits: 65% mandatory in Standard, Sprint; 67% mandatory in Middle or longer
・ Go or No Go: Of the 68 triathlons, only 2 cancelled the swim and both were in July; 1 in September for some unknown reason did not have the swim
・ Get Lapped: 71% of the 68 triathlons had 2 swim laps; 19% had 3 or more laps
・Time's Up: 90% of triathlons have a time limit; races without a time limit largely cite the lack of time limit due to a short swim distance and as a means of encouraging beginners
・Hot in Here: 40% of triathlons in August report the temperatures between 30 to 35 celsius at race start
However, it's interesting to see how triathlons in Japan can vary across the nation. Questions included availability of 'swim skip' and swim warm-up, implementation (or not) of a time limit implementation, the number of swim laps, when and where the swim leg takes place, average water temperature at swim venues, type of swim start, and whether a wetsuit is mandatory or not (and why or why not), etc.
Some 'fun facts' from the 68 triathlon race organizer respondents:
・ Starts: 21% mass, 29% rolling, 50% wave
・ Wetsuits: 65% mandatory in Standard, Sprint; 67% mandatory in Middle or longer
・ Go or No Go: Of the 68 triathlons, only 2 cancelled the swim and both were in July; 1 in September for some unknown reason did not have the swim
・ Get Lapped: 71% of the 68 triathlons had 2 swim laps; 19% had 3 or more laps
・Time's Up: 90% of triathlons have a time limit; races without a time limit largely cite the lack of time limit due to a short swim distance and as a means of encouraging beginners
・Hot in Here: 40% of triathlons in August report the temperatures between 30 to 35 celsius at race start
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