Definition of triathlon
: an athletic contest that is a long-distance race consisting of three phases (such as swimming, bicycling, and running)
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By age 12, several Woodlands-area children will have done something most adults haven’t accomplished — complete a triathlon.
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Doro, who competed in triathlons, found the hike to Capitol Lake easy.
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Willamette adds women's triathlon to its intercollegiate athletics program.
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The triathlons will be at eight locations throughout Wisconsin — including Germantown, Grafton, Milwaukee, Williams Bay and Kenosha — throughout June (June 2, 9, 16 and 23, depending on the location).
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The Celtics’ injuries are really no different than the weather changing during a big climb or puncturing a tire in the midst of a triathlon.
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The triathlon at Domino's Farm in Ann Arbor was the brainchild of physical therapist Betsy Howell, who works at Mott's pediatric rehabilitation center.
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In 2011, Brian Richards was a middle school teacher who competed in triathlons for fun in his spare time.
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Tim Don, the world-record holder in the Ironman triathlon, who broke his neck six months ago, finished in 2:49:42.
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Origin and Etymology of triathlon
tri- + -athlon (as in decathlon)
TRIATHLON Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of triathlon for English Language Learners
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sports : a long-distance race that has three parts (such as swimming, bicycling, and running)
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