Triathlon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Triathlon is a noun meaning An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.
Meaning
An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.
More Meanings
- Generally, a sports event in which contestant compete in a combination of three sports.
- (historical) A former Olympic athletics event in which contestants compete in long jump, shot put, and 100-yard dash.
Word Forms
- triathlons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include event, duathlon, triathalon, quadrathlon, aquathlon, tetrathlon.
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