triathlon
noun
tri·ath·lon
trī-ˈath-lən 
-ˌlän,
nonstandard -ˈa-thə-
: an athletic contest that is a long-distance race consisting of three phases (such as swimming, bicycling, and running)
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Advertisement The planned Long Beach cluster includes triathlon and marathon swimming along the waterfront, rowing and canoe sprint at Marine Stadium and handball at the Long Beach Arena.
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
In addition to the ice and courts, which Lowen expects to attract tournaments, the sports hub features several bowling lanes, golf simulators, laser tag, event rooms, a full-service bar, an e-sports room, and space leased out, including for a sports academy and a pool for triathlon training.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2024
Two Olympic events — triathlon and marathon swimming — are currently scheduled to take place in the Seine, along with the opening ceremony, which will feature performances on vessels down the river.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
The watch features a multi-sport mode that allows the device to track performance across multiple activities such as those in a triathlon.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 July 2024
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David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
In addition to the ice and courts, which Lowen expects to attract tournaments, the sports hub features several bowling lanes, golf simulators, laser tag, event rooms, a full-service bar, an e-sports room, and space leased out, including for a sports academy and a pool for triathlon training.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2024
Two Olympic events — triathlon and marathon swimming — are currently scheduled to take place in the Seine, along with the opening ceremony, which will feature performances on vessels down the river.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
The watch features a multi-sport mode that allows the device to track performance across multiple activities such as those in a triathlon.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 July 2024
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triathlon
noun
tri·ath·lon
ˌtrī-ˈath-ˌlän
: an athletic contest that is a long-distance race consisting of three phases (as swimming, bicycling, and running)
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