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Chainset
The chainwheels, chain and rear sprocket, as one, on a bicycle.
Crank
An arm, bolted to the crankshaft, which drives the chainwheels on a bicycle.
Crankshaft
The axle to which the cranks are attached on a bicycle.
Derailleur
The mechanism which moves the chain from one chainring or sprocket to another on a bicycle.
Goggles
Enclosed eyewear which prevent water from getting into a swimmer's eyes.
Nose clip
A clip which prevents water from getting into a swimmer's nose.
Pontoon
The floating apparatus from which triathletes dive to start the swimming leg.
Shoes
Sprocket
1. one of a series of teeth or projections on a wheel for transmitting or receiving motion to or from a corresponding tooth or part on a bicycle; also called a "cog".
2. a sprocket wheel; also called a "cogwheel".
Sprocket wheel
A wheel with sprockets; also called a "cogwheel".
Swim buoy
A marker used as a turning point in the swimming course.
Swimming cap
A lightweight, head-hugging and flexible cap which holds the hair in place and reduces resistance when swimming.
Wetsuit
A tight-fitting rubber suit worn to keep a swimmer warm and increase buoyancy.
List of events
On the programme of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing 2008 (1) Individual Men (2) Individual Women
Time and venues
The triathlon event of the 29th Olympic Games will be held at a scenic area of the Ming Tomb Reservoir in Changping District of northern Beijing from August 18-19. The main venue is near the big dam of the reservoir. Swimming will be held on the reservoir while cycling and running will be held on the big dam and the road section south of the dam.
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