"Quadrathlon adds flatwater kayaking to the sport of triathlon to create a balanced test of fitness."
Danelle Ballengee, a professional female athlete who has competed in multiple events claims she "just loves a challenge".
The 2013 cup, which finished with the Bude Awesome Foursome, was won by Stefan Teichert in the men's category and Lisa Maria Hirschfelder in the women's, both of Germany.
The second edition in 1991 was won by Nigel Reynolds a dual citizen of Australia and South African who revolutionised the event by using a surf life-saving 'Ski' in the paddle section which dramatically improved the speed and course time.
[3] The 2013 European Championships was held in the UK in Lincolnshire and was won by Steve Clark from Great Britain and Lisa Maria Hirschfelder from Germany.
Swim goggles and caps are allowed and the identification number must be displayed on either the arm or back of the leg.
No biker can enter a transition area and must follow traffic rules if the course isn't closed to the public.
Pedro Bartolomeu Bernat Torres Noelia Simon Vanessa Jimenez There has been other versions of quadrathlon.
In 1984, in Australia, a version called "Fosters' Quadrathlon" included a 3-km swim, a 50-km race walk, a 160-km cycle ride, and a 42-km marathon.