First-ever Kuwaiti participation in triathlon competitions at Asian Games

National triathlon athletes recorded Kuwait's first-ever participation in triathlon competitions at the 17th Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea.
In women's individual competition, Kuwaiti athlete Najlaa Al-Jerawi came 15th. In men's individual competition, Kuwaiti athletes Sayed Jaafar and Saleh Al-Duwaisan came 16th and 20th respectively.
Triathlon is an athletic event consisting of swimming, cycling and running over various distances.
In most modern triathlons, these events are placed back-to-back in immediate sequence and a competitor's official time includes the time required between the individual legs of the race, including any time necessary for changing clothes and shoes.
Triathlon was incorporated into the Asian Games in 2006.
The Asian Games, which this year combine a total 45 nations from across the continent, is considered the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics. The Games will end on October fourth.
Source: KUNA