triathlete
noun
tri·ath·lete
trī-ˈath-ˌlēt 
nonstandard -ˈa-thə-
: an athlete who competes in a triathlon
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On October 11, Grabow, an avid triathlete who took up the demanding athletic discipline at 59, became the oldest woman to ever complete an Ironman World Championship, breaking the previous record set by then 78-year-old Cherie Gruenfeld in 2022.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025
Many male cyclists, triathletes, and swimmers shave their legs for reasons related to performance that include aerodynamics, ease of taping, and better healing of road rash.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Aug. 2025
Schiff, a triathlete, wore cycling shorts for the occasion.
—Ethan Wolin
august 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
There is no fee to apply, but prior experience as an open-water swimmer, Olympian or triathlete is required.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025
Many male cyclists, triathletes, and swimmers shave their legs for reasons related to performance that include aerodynamics, ease of taping, and better healing of road rash.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Aug. 2025
Schiff, a triathlete, wore cycling shorts for the occasion.
—Ethan Wolin
august 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
There is no fee to apply, but prior experience as an open-water swimmer, Olympian or triathlete is required.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for triathlete
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“Triathlete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triathlete. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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