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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

Example Sentences

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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

"Definitely not. It's been something I've asked every single year, but it never really made sense," says Yee, the most decorated Olympic triathlete in history.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025

The former triathlete was forced to stop after 20 miles but still raised more than £25,000.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

Experts online suggested Shaughna had lipoedema and amateur triathlete Emma then knew "this is what I had, I'm not just obese".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025

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