Triathlon
Athletes compete in three disciplines: 750m of Swimming, 20km of Cycling followed by a final 5km run.
For the Cycling section of the race, athletes may use a tandem bicycle, handcycle or bicycle, while a wheelchair may be used for the final 5km run to the finish line.
Rules ensure that athletes who have visual impairments can be assisted by a guide without giving the athletes any unfair disadvantages.
Athletes will compete in five classifications at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics:
- PTWC – Wheelchair users. Athletes use a handcycle on the bike course and a racing wheelchair on the run segment
- PTS2 – Severe physical impairments – but able to run (for Tokyo – women only)
- PTS4 – Moderate physical impairments – but able to run (for Tokyo – men only)
- PTS5 – Mild physical impairments – but able to run
- PTVI – Vision Impairment. Athletes compete with a sighted guide with the same nationality and gender throughout the race, including a tandem during the bike segment.