mc
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Post by mc on Jul 22, 2014 11:34:52 GMT -5
Does anyone know the current water temperature of Lake Erie? Is it anticipated that the race will be wetsuit-legal?
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Post by gg9coordinator on Jul 24, 2014 8:10:20 GMT -5
Hi MC, GG9 triathlon will comply with ITU. The AAC has set the wetsuit maximum temperature for elite athletes at 68 degrees for swim distances less than 3000 meters and 71.6 degrees for distances of 3000 meters or greater. Any swimmer wearing a wetsuit with a thickness measured in any part greater than 5 millimeters shall be disqualified.
The water temperature today is 69 degrees off of Cleveland. You'll have to check online closer to the triathlon.
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Post by mc on Jul 24, 2014 9:21:27 GMT -5
Since I'm not an elite athlete, will the USAT rules of less than 78 degrees be followed or ITU rules of 71.6?
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Post by gg9coordinator on Jul 24, 2014 15:48:20 GMT -5
MC, Checking with the sports director, will get back to you ASAP.
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