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triathlete

American  
[trahy-ath-leet] / traɪˈæθ lit /

noun

  1. a competitor in a triathlon.


Etymology

Origin of triathlete

1980–85; blend of triathlon and athlete

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Mahamed is among four active British marathon runners to have clocked under 2:08, alongside triathlete Alex Yee, Emile Cairess and Philip Sesemann, in what he describes as a "new era" cohort.

From BBC Mar. 3, 2026

In her column, Rubin remembered Fox as a “bright light of a person” and a passionate triathlete and writer.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 29, 2025

For the final few kilometres, Sinfield was joined by thousands of Santas completing the Leeds Santa Dash - including triathlete Jonny Brownlee and boxer Josh Warrington.

From BBC Dec. 7, 2025

At the age of 34, I became a professional triathlete, which was never my plan.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2025

According to the filed complaint, Watkins had administered anesthesia to the patient, a triathlete whom he considered to be in excellent health, and who had the appropriate vital signs on the day of surgery.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 2, 2025

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