Section 6: Scoring
6.1 Individual Events
The total elapsed time from start to finish determines the ranking: Swim Time + T1 Time + Bike Time + T2 Time + Run Time = Total Time. The first athlete to cross the finish line wins. There is no separate scoring for individual segments — transitions are included in the total time and are a competitive element.
6.2 Mixed Relay
The combined team time from the start of the first athlete to the finish of the fourth athlete determines the ranking. Each athlete's individual leg time includes their swim, T1, bike, T2, run, and the tag-zone handover period.
6.3 World Triathlon Rankings
Athletes accumulate ranking points based on finishing position at World Triathlon Championship Series events and World Cups. Rankings determine Olympic qualification quotas and start positions. Points are awarded on a descending scale (e.g., 1000 points for 1st, 800 for 2nd, etc.) with multipliers for championship-level events.
6.4 Tiebreaking
If two athletes record identical total times (to 1/100th of a second), photo-finish technology determines the higher placement. If still indistinguishable, athletes share the position and both receive the higher rank.