An interesting aspect of the competition was that the competitors were not informed of the course conditions of the race until 30 minutes before the start. Naturally, all of the competitors were experts in multiple sports, including boating, rowing, rock climbing, rappelling, swimming, and bicycle riding. Since this was a one-day event, every second counted, so long distance running ability was even more important.
有趣的是，直到開賽前半小時，各隊選手才確知比賽項目，當然啦，選手們都是十項全能好手：溯溪、划船、攀岩、垂降、游泳、騎車，由於賽程只有一天，分秒必爭下，長跑功力更是不能含糊。