Just How Slow Was Triathlon? | Retro Vs Modern: Wind Tunnel Tested!

Triathlon has come a long way in the last 50 years, the newest triathlon tech is allowing athletes to race quicker than ever before, but how much faster? We've been to the wind tunnel to compare the full setups. The results may surprise you!

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