triathlon

noun

tri·ath·lon trī-ˈath-lən

-ˌlän,

nonstandard -ˈa-thə-

Synonyms of triathlon next

: an athletic contest that is a long-distance race consisting of three phases (such as swimming, bicycling, and running)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Kentucky specifically sued over the school’s refusal to add field hockey, triathlon and lacrosse. —

Rachel Axon, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2022 For one, it has been adopted by a handful of elite triathlon coaches and athletes. —

Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2021 The best in the world are joining the Milwaukee triathlon scene. —

Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2023 Liz Perry, president and CEO of Travel Juneau, told KTOO Public Media on Friday that an Ironman Alaska triathlon organizer told her the decision arose from economic concerns, including inflation. —

Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Dec. 2022 Arizona State triathlon continued its dynasty with its sixth-straight national title on Saturday at Tempe Town Lake. —

Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2022 Knopfle’s triathlon coach is Sara McLarty, who excelled in cross country, swimming and track for DeLand High before becoming an All-American swimmer at UF and an accomplished professional tri-athlete. —

Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Oct. 2022 Adrian’s first lesson with a triathlon coach was a success, but his enthusiasm was short-lived. —

Brenda Aréchiga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2022 But even in the rarefied air of triathlon, the privileges of Ironman XC can be a sore subject. —

Devin Gordon, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2022 See More

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