1. Athletes briefing AUGUST 5, 2016

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 Fergus Murray, ITU Team Leader Joyce Donaldson, ITU Technical Delegate Yan Therrien, Assistant Technical Delegate Janice Turner, ITU Race Referee Ghislain Melancon, LOC Director Patrice Brunet, President and CEO

4. Competition Jury Joyce Donaldson, TD Chair Christian Triquet, Triathlon Canada Marie-Claude Gregoire, ITU Medical Delegate

5. Schedule and Timelines Elite Briefing Race packet pick up after briefing and it will include: Helmet stickers (3x) Bike sticker (1x) Body decals (4x) – both arms and both legs Coaches accreditation will be picked up after Elite Briefing 19:30 Opening Ceremonies for Rio Olympics will be here on 37 th floor. Saturday August 6: 1:00 – 2:15 pm Bike Familiarization Meet at transition 2:30 – 3:30 pm Swim Familiarization Meet at transition * Be on time, please, IF you are late you may miss the escort

6. Sunday: ELITE WOMEN 15:00-16:00 Athletes’ Lounge open Elite Women 15:15-16:15 Transition Area open for Elite Women BIKE CHECK IN TRANSITION AFTER CHECK INTO LOUNGE 15:45 – 16:15 Swim warm-up for Elite Women 16:20 Athletes Line Up for introduction 16:30Elite Women Start Schedule and Timelines

7. SUNDAY - ELITE MEN 16:30-17:30 Athletes’ Lounge open Elite Men 16:45-17:45 Transition Area open for Elite Men BIKE CHECK IN TRANSITION AFTER ATHLETES LOUNGE 17:15-17:45 Swim warm-up for Elite Men 17:50 Athletes Line Up Introduction 18:00 Elite Men Start Schedule and Timelines

8. Athletes Lounge: Check in before Transition Uniform & RACE GEAR check (name, country, logos, ITU logo, zippers, race and podium caps). Photos of each uniform. CHECK ALL ITEMS THAT WILL BE WORN DURING RACE Wearing other uniform during the race = DSQ! Body marking check (both arms, both legs) Timing chip distribution Swim cap distribution Leave all of your personal gear/bags in Athlete Lounge

9. BIKE CHECK NEW RULES Refer to 5.2 in competition rules Handle bars with clips-ons Wheels Bike frame Approval for the addition/modification of any equipment to the bike, MUST be obtained from the Race Referre at the end of the athletes’ briefing Mechanic service available

10. Transition – Bike Check TRANSITION AREA Bike check: handlebars, wheels and bike measuring specifications Handle bars with clips-ons Wheels Bike frame Saddle position (-5cm≤ Men & -2cm≤ Women) Spare wheels to be collected at Athlete Lounge, and will be taken to Wheel Stop: NEED TO BE LABELED COUNTRY CODE Helmet check- (only manufacturers logo!) DO NOT leave your helmet fastened in the transition The athlete who does not comply with this rule will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1. Running Shoes outside the box, helmet on the bike Rack in first transition by the rear wheel, and in 2 nd transition by the front wheel

11. Transition Individual Bike Racks – Name, Number, Country code and Flag All used equipment goes into the box Failure to put equipment in box = 10 sec penalty on run Mount line at the end of the TA (GREEN LINE) Dismount at the beginning of TA (RED LINE

12. The Course Swim: 1 lap 750 m Bike: 20k 4 laps of 5k Run: 5k 3 laps 1.67k each lap

13. Pre-start Procedure Athlete Introduction: 10 minutes before start – line up near swim start As introduced, jog to the swim platform Quickly select your start position After selecting your position, stay behind the line Blocking more than one position = DSQ

14. Start Procedure Athletes in position: The start can be given any time after the Race Referee 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. TD

15. False Start Procedures False start Example 1: Several horn blasts Kayaks in front of you Everyone goes back to her/his spot Valid start but with early starters 2: If someone starts before the horn and everyone else starts with the horn, any early starter will receive a time penalty of 10 seconds in TA1. (During the time penalty athlete can not take any equipment!)

16. Swim course TODAY: FRIDAY AT 10:00 Water temperature: 25.5C Air temperature: 32C 1 lap (total distance of 750m)- clockwise Distance to the first turn buoy 305 m Pass all …(4)…. swim buoys…… on your right shoulder Swim behaviour will be closely monitored Take cap, goggles to transition into your box

17. Swim course ELITE SWIM

18. Bike course 2 Wheel Stations For locations see the map Neutral wheels: Shimano, Campagnolo 10 & 11 Cassette Team Wheels Lap Counter: Beside the mount line Lapped athletes are out of the race

19. Bike Course Map

20. Caution Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

21. RUN COURSE 3 Laps (total distance of 5 km: 1.67 per lap) Aid stations: 2 per lap, for locations see the map Sealed water Discard plastic bottles AND litter in the Littering Zones located 20m before to 60m after Aid Stations Penalty box: Located just before finish chute, on your left Photo-finish Congestion in finish area: Go to mixed zone / recovery area

22. Run Course

23. Run penalty box Run penalty box is for infringements in: TA1, Bike,TA 2 and run ex: Mount before mount line, dismount after dismount line, equipment outside your box, racking your bike outside of your own space etc. (Transitions will be video recorded for infringements) Location: Before the finish line Your race number will be on a large white board. (Athletes need to read the board) Procedure: 10 second time penalty served on any lap of the run. If you do not stop it will result in a DSQ

24. Post-race Procedures Photo Finish No congestion in finish area: go through mixed zone and on to the recovery area “Mixed Zone” - immediately after finish 1, 2, 3 with host broadcaster first. Medal Presentation - protocol – after finish of men’s race Dress “up”: race uniform (or country clothes) coaches assistance needed: Ambush marketing rules apply. Race caps/visors are allowed at podium with MAXIMUM 1 sponsor logo with Maximum height 4 cm & total area 20cm Prize money will be electronically transferred

25. Ambush Marketing Rules 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: 1. The athlete will immediately forfeit their prize money, if any, for that event. Please follow the ambush marketing rules

26. Post-race Procedures Anti-Doping Control Photo ID is needed for every athlete to go for testing

27. Coaches areas Accreditation Accreditations will be distributed ONLY to those that have been entered through the online entry system by their NF. ** The coaches list is FINAL Coaches will collect their accreditation after the ELITE Briefing Access includes: 1. Athletes lounge,Post recovery area 2. Swim start area 3. Adjacent to the penalty box

28. Weather forecast Saturday29ºC Feels like:34C Sunday25C Feels like:28C

29. Prize Money PositionPrize MoneyPosition Prize Money 17,50011450 26,00012375 34,50013300 43,00014225 52,10015150 61,800 71,500 8900 9675 10525

30. BRIEFING LINK ON ITU WEBSITE http://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/race_briefings/

31. Please thank the sponsors, volunteers and Technical Officials! Bonne Chance! Good Luck!