rec.sport.triathlon was created August 6, 1991 by Tim Rigg because:
"The only related groups are rec.running and rec.bicycles. There is no group
to
discuss swimming and there is no group to discuss the interactions between
the
three events."

It is a newsgroup devoted to all things triathlon. Anything even remotely
having
to do with the sport is considered a valid topic of discussion. Threads
about
events, equipment, tactics, tournaments and personalities are all welcome.
Postings for the sale of triathlon gear and advertisements for related
commercial ventures are also acceptable if some general guidelines are
followed
(See Section 3.5).