A triathlon is an athletic event made up of three contests (from the Greek). In contemporary usage, the name triathlon is mostly applied to a combination of swimming, cycling and running, in that order.
Eilat will host the final round of the ITU Triathlon European Cup in 2005. The event will be held on the 2nd December 2005. The Local Organising Committee offers free accommodation for the top 10 ranked athletes on the European ranking.