biathlete

noun

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

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Each rifle stock is crafted to fit the biathlete's body - much like a racing bike. ABC News, 16 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 Lægreid has established himself as one of the best biathletes in the world, winning four-man relay gold at the Beijing Olympics in 2022. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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