duathlon
/ (djuːˈæθlɒn) /
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noun
an athletic contest in which each athlete competes in running and cycling events
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Derived forms of duathlon
duathlete, nounWord Origin for duathlon
C20: from duo- + Greek athlon contest
Words nearby duathlon
dual space, Duane, duarchy, Duarte, Duarte Fuentes, duathlon, dub, Dubai, Du Barry, Dubawnt, dubbeltje
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