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Which athlete is considered the best fit for the triathlon, the swimmer, the cyclist or the runner? I have always felt that the cyclist is the one that is the best fit. If not the cyclist then it has to be the runner because the swim is the first event and most great swimmers get passed sometime during the bicycle portion of the event. I asked everybody's friend, Mr. ChatAI this question and here is what he said. Can anybody seriously disagree? From everything I have seen, ChatAI is pretty knowledgeable. Here is what it said: "In the sport of triathlon, athletes are required to compete in three different disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. While all three disciplines are important, the sport is often won or lost during the bike leg, which is the longest and most time-consuming portion of the race. Therefore, the athlete who is considered the best fit for triathlon is often a strong cyclist, as they have the ability to make up time during the bike leg and stay ahead of