2017 Penticton World Championships- Athletes Guide Long Distance Triathlon & AquaBike | Page 41

Allowed equipment – uniform

Swim

-Wetsuits up to 5mm thickness

-Vest warmers are NOT allowed

-Gloves are NOT permitted

-Any part of the body maybe covered except the face, hands and feet

-No prothesis socks, unless the pins are adequately covered. This will be checked

- PTVI B1 athletes must wear black-out goggles for the swim and can only be removed when at transition

Run & Bike

-Athletes can wear long sleeved shirt under their uniform – it must be worn for the entire event

-Athletes will not be able to remove the shirt at any time during the event

-Arm covers can be worn and can be removed during the event BUT only in Transition. Do not remove during the race and hand to someone else. This will lead to DSQ

-PTVI B1 athletes must wear black-out glasses for the rest of the race

Personal handlers

Each PTWC athlete is allowed one personal handler. PTVI are not allowed a handler. The rest of the athletes are not allowed, unless approved by ITU. The LOC will not provide any volunteers for personal handlers.