triathlon

[ trahy-ath-luhn ]

noun
  1. an athletic contest comprising three consecutive events, usually swimming, bicycling, and distance running.

  2. a women's track-and-field competition comprising the 100-meter dash, high jump, and shot put.

  1. British. a competition comprising fly-casting, horseback-riding, and trapshooting events.

Origin of triathlon

1
First recorded in 1970–75; tri- + (dec)athlon

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British Dictionary definitions for triathlon

triathlon

/ (traɪˈæθlɒn) /


noun
  1. an athletic contest in which each athlete competes in three different events: swimming, cycling, and running

Origin of triathlon

1
C20: from tri- + Greek athlon contest

Derived forms of triathlon

  • triathlete, noun

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