Aquathlon

A Swim & Run ( also Aquathlon or Ambathlon ) is an endurance event. He is a multi-discipline from the disciplines of swimming and running with continuous timing.

The competition begins with swimming. After swimming, running shoes are attracted and possibly changed sportswear. Then it goes directly to the barrel. Usually the distances are based on the triathlon competitions for elementary and short triathlon ( 500-750 m swim, 5 km run or 1-1.5 km swim, 10 km run ).

From Australia comes a variant which is conducted under the name Aquathlon in the German sports regulations. The order here is 2.5 km run, 1 km swimming, and again 2.5 km running. Related is the non- endurance -oriented combination Biathle sport (running - swimming - running).

Swim & Run and Aquathlon is organized in the triathlon federations.