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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One of the weirdest parts of getting into long-distance running or triathlons is learning how much endurance athletes love and hate—and rely on—little packets of goo-like gels.
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 26 June 2025
In an area roughly the size of Manhattan, Boa Vista Village contains hundreds of large homes and apartments, acres and acres of lush landscaping, golf courses, an equestrian center, a triathlon training center, two polo fields, a spa and a wave pool for surfing, among other amenities.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
During their last year of completing work for doctoral degrees in physiology, twin sisters Michal Mor and Merav Mor started to compete in Ironman triathlon races.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 5 June 2025
His first-place win on Sunday marked his third title in three years, triathlon officials said.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 26 June 2025
In an area roughly the size of Manhattan, Boa Vista Village contains hundreds of large homes and apartments, acres and acres of lush landscaping, golf courses, an equestrian center, a triathlon training center, two polo fields, a spa and a wave pool for surfing, among other amenities.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
During their last year of completing work for doctoral degrees in physiology, twin sisters Michal Mor and Merav Mor started to compete in Ironman triathlon races.
—Afshan Musani, CNBC, 5 June 2025
His first-place win on Sunday marked his third title in three years, triathlon officials said.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 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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