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

2. 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

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

4. 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: Athletes Dinner. Pick up packages BEFORE dinner

5. 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.

6. Swim Training location

7. 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: Athletes’ presentation
14:10 Elite Women Start
15:15: Medal ceremony

8. 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: Athletes’ presentation
16:00 Elite Men Start
17:00 Medal ceremony
xTeam Relay Briefing (Coaches)

10. Athletes Lounge Check in
Swim Exit
Transition
Finish

11. Athletes Lounge Check in

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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)

17. 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

18. Pre-start
Coaches
area
Line Up

19. 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.

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. Swim course Map

24. 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)

25. Transition Flow

26. 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

27. Bike Course Map
First runner / last biker

28. Caution signal: three sharp whistles and red flags

29. 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

30. Run Course Map
First runner / last biker

31. Run Course Map

32. 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

34. 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.

35. 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

36. 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)

37. 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

39. Have a great race!