biathlete

noun

bi·​ath·​lete bī-ˈath-ˌlēt How to pronounce biathlete (audio)
: an athlete who competes in a biathlon

Examples of biathlete in a Sentence

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German biathlete Justus Strelow watched his bronze clatter to the floor mid-victory-dance on live television. Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026 Finnish head coach Erik Torneus-Kulstad said in Finland some biathletes will work in the military, but it’s not required or common. ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026 Klæbo’s gold medal on Friday was his third of the 2026 Winter Olympics and his eighth overall, tying him for the most by a Winter Olympian (with two other Norwegian cross-country skiers and a Norwegian biathlete). Mike Wilson, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026 The best part has been the sideline dramas involving biathletes. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biathlete

Word History

Etymology

blend of athlete and biathlon

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biathlete was in 1963

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“Biathlete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biathlete. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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