triathlete
noun
tri·ath·lete
trī-ˈath-ˌlēt 
nonstandard -ˈa-thə-
: an athlete who competes in a triathlon
Examples of triathlete in a Sentence
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Ironman operates races globally, and the bulk of triathletes take part in longer triathlons.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2024
Lifetime Sportswoman Award: Sandy Brown is a 67-year-old triathlete who has competed in three Ironman competitions and 26 half Ironman races.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
Avani Films is led by Anu Vaidyanathan, a filmmaker, comedian and previously a long-course triathlete representing India.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
The following stories, videos and photos are being published live from the Milwaukee lakefront, for the PTO Open − the professional triathlon race − as well as the USA Triathlon National Championships for amateur triathletes.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2023
Athletes such as American weightlifter Jourdan Delacruz, Canadian softball player Larissa Franklin, American rugby player Ilona Maher, and British triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne have also taken an active part in the movement along with sports enthusiasts from the Knix ecosystem.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Dec. 2023
Everyday exercisers are embracing the grind usually reserved for triathletes and pro football players: two-a-days.
—Jen Murphy, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2023
These are the best triathletes in the world, with current and former Olympic champions expected to race.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 30 July 2023
The longtime runner, triathlete, personal trainer and race organizer opened Connecticut’s Ridgefield Running Company in 2014 to create an engaging and inclusive local running community.
—Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2022
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2024
Lifetime Sportswoman Award: Sandy Brown is a 67-year-old triathlete who has competed in three Ironman competitions and 26 half Ironman races.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2024
Avani Films is led by Anu Vaidyanathan, a filmmaker, comedian and previously a long-course triathlete representing India.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
The following stories, videos and photos are being published live from the Milwaukee lakefront, for the PTO Open − the professional triathlon race − as well as the USA Triathlon National Championships for amateur triathletes.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2023
Athletes such as American weightlifter Jourdan Delacruz, Canadian softball player Larissa Franklin, American rugby player Ilona Maher, and British triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne have also taken an active part in the movement along with sports enthusiasts from the Knix ecosystem.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Dec. 2023
Everyday exercisers are embracing the grind usually reserved for triathletes and pro football players: two-a-days.
—Jen Murphy, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2023
These are the best triathletes in the world, with current and former Olympic champions expected to race.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 30 July 2023
The longtime runner, triathlete, personal trainer and race organizer opened Connecticut’s Ridgefield Running Company in 2014 to create an engaging and inclusive local running community.
—Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2022
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“Triathlete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triathlete. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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