Olympics 2008 - Triathalon
"Frodo" wins gold
Germany's Jan Frodeno, who took up triathlon because a girl he liked did it, won the Olympic gold medal in a dramatic sprint over the last few meters. Full Article | Slideshow
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THE COURSE
Claimed by some to be the ultimate test of human endurance, the triathlon requires athletes to excel at the three "classic sports" of swimming, cycling and running. After a mass start, the race remains continuous,with no stops between the three stages.
