Editing Ironman Triathlon (section)

== Athlete injuries ==
[[File:Ironman 2013 by Moritz Kosinsky9105.jpg|thumb|Injuries or just sheer exhaustion can occur during the intense triathlon.]]
Triathletes train year-round, and no matter how cautious, injuries are always possible. Many factors can account for injuries happening; intrinsic factors are based on the individual, and extrinsic factors are environmentally influenced.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Darby |title=Common Triathlon Injuries |url=https://www.theinjuryclinic.com.au/common-triathlon-injuries/ |website=The Injury Clinic}}</ref> The most common injuries in the running event, are to the ankle and foot which result in a sprain, fracture, and muscle strain. Knee injuries like patella tendinopathy. Lower back injuries such as intervertebral disc injury and myofascial pain. Cycling injuries are common in the knees, lower back, neck, and shoulder. Swimming injuries happen most in the shoulders from the continuous rotations. The neck will see some minor injury when you are only breathing from one side. Thermal injuries can occur when the athlete is dehydrated, hyperthermic, or hypothermic.