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Athena

This term refers to a female athlete over 165 pounds (according to official USA Triathlon Competitive Rules). This weight class is most often found in triathlon, but also appears in mountain biking and even running races.

The purpose of the division is to encourage participation and even the playing field, since cycling while carrying more weight is harder, but also provides a slight advantage when going downhill.

Permanent link Athena - Creation date 2021-07-22


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