biathlons

noun

plural of biathlon
as in triathlons

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  1. triathlons
  2. tournaments
  3. sports
  4. competitions
Noun
  • Erica Fox was a swimmer and triathlete who had done two half-Ironmans and numerous other triathlons and who for almost 20 years did an annual triathlon called Escape From Alcatraz, her father said.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of triathlons
Noun
  • The single most underappreciated factor in the history of the World Cup is that the really hot tournaments have been all the really good ones (1970, 1974, 1982 and 1986).
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • There’s no reason to believe organizers of PGA tournaments, marathons, NASCAR races and similar sporting would ever demand payment, and thus the hypotheticals are arguably scare tactics rather than realistic consequences.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • The gaudiest trophy in major sports won’t be handed out until Sunday’s World Cup final, but Atlanta can already lift its arms in triumph.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Prevent head injuries by promoting the use of helmets and head protection in activities such as cycling and contact sports.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of sports
Noun
  • Bouanga has scored 11 goals in 10 career matches against the Galaxy across all competitions and has scored in the last seven meetings, the longest such streak in the rivalry’s history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Since joining from Hull City for £20million in January 2020, the attacker has made 280 appearances across all competitions, scoring 85 goals and registering 63 assists.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of competitions
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“Biathlons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biathlons. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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