pentathlete
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pentathlete
1820–30; blend of pentathlon and athlete
Example Sentences
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In high school she was the Virginia state champion in the 300-meter hurdles before becoming a pentathlete at Queens University in North Carolina, where she broke school records in five events.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
Not every pentathlete is delighted with the push for change.
From New York Times • May 2, 2022
French pentathlete Elodie Clouvel reportedly got sick during the games and was later told by a military doctor she may have had contracted the new virus, he stated.
From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2022
Laura Kenny became the first British woman to win gold at three Olympics and pentathlete Kate French triumphed on a fabulous Friday for Team GB.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2021
Do you wish to be a pentathlete or a wrestler?
From A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion by Epictetus
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