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

Welcome and Introductions Marisol Casado, ITU President Kris Gemmel, ITU Team Leader Hugh McAtamney, ITU Technical Delegate Dr. Carsten Damm, ITU Medical Delegate Paul Groves, ITU Race Referee Konrad Straub, LOC Event Director

Competition Jury Kris Gemmel, ITU Hugh McAtamney, Chair Mattias Zöll, DTU CEO

Schedule and Timelines Thursday 11:00 – 20:00 Athletes pack & Accreditation (LOC Office) After Briefing Race package distribution (outside) Your race package includes: Helmet stickers (3x) Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (4x) – both arms and both legs Team Medical Meeting with Medical Delegate 18:45 Athletes Dinner. Pick up packages BEFORE dinner

Friday (10:00 – 12:00) & (18:00 – 19:00) Athletes’ Welcome Pack (LOC Office) (09:00 – 11:00) & (14:00 – 16:00) Training Sessions in the swimming pool (15:00 – 18:00) Swim training at the lake (not on the race course) 22:00 Official Run Course Measurement Transition Area - Mount Line Sign up outside after the briefing.

Swim Training location

Saturday 12:00 – 13:30 Elite women Athletes’ Lounge Check-In 13:15 – 13:45 Transition Area check in Elite Women 13:30 – 14:00 Swim Course Warm-up for Elite Women 14:05 Athletes’ presentation 14:10 Elite Women Start 15:15: Medal ceremony

20.00 4xTeam Relay Briefing (Coaches) Saturday 14:15 – 15:15 Elite Men Athletes’ Lounge Check-In 15:20 – 15:45 Transition Area check in Elite Men 15:20 – 15:50 Swim Course Warm-up for Elite Men 15:55 Athletes’ presentation 16:00 Elite Men Start 17:00 Medal ceremony 20.00 4xTeam Relay Briefing (Coaches)

Athletes Lounge Check in Swim Exit Transition Finish

Athletes Lounge Check in

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 (25% of athletes) Saddle position ( -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 referee at the end of the athletes’ briefing

Check in - Athletes Lounge Uniform & race gear check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers, race caps) – photos taken of each uniform Run caps also will be checked 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

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 10 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 the front wheel Spare wheels left at the Athletes Lounge

The Course Swim 1 lap of 750 m Bike 6 laps of 3.5 km (21 km) Run 2 laps of 2.5 km (4960 m)

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

Pre-start Coaches area Line Up

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 10 seconds in TA1.

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 10 seconds in TA1 during which the athlete cannot touch any of their equipment

Swim course Today at 12:00 - Water temperature: 18.7°C - Air temperature: 18 °C Diving Start, distance to the first turn buoy 270 m 1 lap (total distance of 750 m) - clockwise Pass all the bouys on your right shoulder Swim behavior will be closely monitored, inc. video Take wetsuit, cap, goggles to transition into your box

Swim behavior will be closely monitored and recorded by water based & broadcast room technical officials

Swim course Map

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 at the start of the TA (RED LINE)

Transition Flow

Bike course (new) 6 laps (total distance of 21 km) Flat and technical with 2 X 180 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

Bike Course Map First runner / last biker

Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

Run course 2 laps (total distance of 4970 m) Aid stations: 2 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

Run Course Map First runner / last biker

Run Course Map

Run Penalty Box The penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, bike and TA2 Transition will be videotaped for infringements Location: 30 m before the Transition Area Information: White board to show race numbers (Athletes need to read the board) Procedure: 10 seconds penalty served on any run lap If you don’t stop it will result in DSQ

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.

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

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. Carsten Damm)

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 Wheel Station 1 Run course

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