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triathlon n

Triathlon means race combining swimming cycling and running. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of triathlon

  • race combining swimming cycling and running

Usage examples of triathlon

In a triathlon, athletes swim first, then ride bicycles, and finally run to the finish line.

She trained for the triathlon by practicing open-water swimming, long bike rides, and fast transitions into running shoes.

The Olympic triathlon tests endurance across three sports instead of just one race.

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