triathlon
noun
tri·ath·lon
trī-ˈath-lən 
-ˌlän,
nonstandard -ˈa-thə-
: an athletic contest that is a long-distance race consisting of three phases (such as swimming, bicycling, and running)
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That category includes tennis, golf, swimming, track and field, wrestling, gymnastics, skiing, fencing, women’s bowling, indoor and outdoor cross country, women’s triathlon, women’s equestrian, rifle and skiing.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2025
The triathlon — beyond the stamina needed to complete it — is less intense, and can be completed on rowing machines, stationary bikes, and in the resort pool.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
The river hosted several open-water events, including the swimming leg of the triathlon.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 7 July 2025
The events on June 1 include the Sprint Distance triathlon (500-meter swim, 11.6-mile bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run) or the Olympic Distance triathlon (1,500-meter swim, a 23.2-mile bike ride, 10-kilometer run).
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2025
The triathlon — beyond the stamina needed to complete it — is less intense, and can be completed on rowing machines, stationary bikes, and in the resort pool.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
The river hosted several open-water events, including the swimming leg of the triathlon.
—Miriam Waldvogel, The Hill, 7 July 2025
The events on June 1 include the Sprint Distance triathlon (500-meter swim, 11.6-mile bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run) or the Olympic Distance triathlon (1,500-meter swim, a 23.2-mile bike ride, 10-kilometer run).
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
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triathlon
noun
tri·ath·lon
ˌtrī-ˈath-ˌlän
: an athletic contest that is a long-distance race consisting of three phases (as swimming, bicycling, and running)
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