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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Located an hour from São Paulo in Porto Feliz, Boa Vista has hundreds of large homes and apartments, lush landscaping, four golf courses, three equestrian centers, a triathlon training center, three polo fields, spas and a wave pool for surfing.
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The Ironman triathlon is one of the most grueling endurance events in the world, attracting thousands of athletes each year to its global races.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Prior to joining the show, Annie competed in triathlons and mountain climbing while also founding her own company.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Maggie Muglia, a 25-year-old from Arlington Heights, participated in the 2023 competition for her first triathlon.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
The Ironman triathlon is one of the most grueling endurance events in the world, attracting thousands of athletes each year to its global races.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Prior to joining the show, Annie competed in triathlons and mountain climbing while also founding her own company.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Maggie Muglia, a 25-year-old from Arlington Heights, participated in the 2023 competition for her first triathlon.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
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“Triathlon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triathlon. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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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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