Liotainian Triathlon

Category:Sports in Liotain
The Liotainian Triathlon is a multi-sport event that begin in the 1850s as a way of encouraging competition in martial skills.
=== Origin ===
A number of officers in the Liotainian Army invented their version of triathlon as a way to encourage greater development of martial skills and fitness among their soldiers. Triathlon training receives great attention by the Liotainian Army's cavalry arm, but civilian events are quite popular (usually as a way for reservists to demonstrate their continued skills).
=== Events ===
* Riding: begins with an equestrian cross-country ride (usually 8km or more) with obstacles, including jumps.
* Shooting: target practice using both a carbine and a revolver at ranges of 25m (mounted and dismounted pistol), 75m (mounted and dismounted carbine), and 200m (dismounted carbine).
* Swimming: ends with a half-kilometer swim, usually in a lake or river, followed by a short sprint to the finish line.