Can You Rest During A Triathlon Swim? Why It May Save Your Life!
Can athletes rest during triathlon swim leg? A triathlete can stop in the mid of a swim leg and hold onto a kayak, buoy, dock, or any stationary object they find as they swim without getting penalized however it is not allowed to use the floating device to get forward assistance, or else they shall be disqualified. Furthermore, while resting in the swim leg is allowed, the athlete should make it out of the water before the swim cut-off time set by the organizers.