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| Triathlon at the 2018 Mediterranean Games | |
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| Venue | Altafulla |
| Dates | 23 June |
The triathlon tournament at the 2018 Mediterranean Games took place on 23 June at the Altafulla Urban Circuit. Men's and women's tournament were held.
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| Triathlon at the 2018 Mediterranean Games | |
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| Venue | Altafulla |
| Dates | 23 June |
The triathlon tournament at the 2018 Mediterranean Games took place on 23 June at the Altafulla Urban Circuit. Men's and women's tournament were held.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | João Pereira  Portugal | Antonio Serrat  Spain | Antonio Benito Spain |
| Women | Melanie Santos Portugal | Anna Godoy Spain | Federica Parodi  Italy |
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