duathlon

noun

du·​ath·​lon dü-ˈath-lən 

-ˌlän,

 also  dyü-

: a three-part long-distance race typically having a running phase, a bicycling phase, and a final running phase

duathlete

dü-ˈath-ˌlēt 

 also  dyü-

noun

Examples of duathlon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Participants in those years competed in a duathlon, or a run-bike-run competition. —Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025

Key Largo Triathlon, featuring Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons, duathlons and an Olympic distance aquabike race. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025

There is a picture of Yee from that race in Croydon wearing the Palace kit, shared on social media by his dad, Ron, who was once a duathlon competitor (cycling and running, without the swimming). —Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025

If a triathlon or duathlon is too intense for you, watch from the sidelines and support the athletes who dare to take on such a challenge. —Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

duo- + -athlon (as in triathlon)

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for duathlon

• triathlon