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triathlon

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Recent Examples of triathlon To shopping editors, Amazon’s Prime Day events are the bi-annual triathlon of capitalism. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 In 2013, triathlon racers reportedly fell ill after competing following a storm. — Daniel Bain, The Conversation, 22 June 2026 At the university, Lincoln Sabini worked on the student farm, was a member of the triathlon sports club and was a swimming instructor with campus recreation. — Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026 Bérenice Bejo and Nassim Lyes reprise their respective roles of marine scientist Sophia and river police commander Adil who previously joined forces when killer sharks arrived in the Seine in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics triathlon swimming heats in the famed river. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for triathlon

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Masters would go on to compete in rowing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and cycling, winning medals across both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The sport was introduced for athletes with physical disabilities at the 1988 Innsbruck Paralympic Games and for athletes with visual disabilities in 1992 at Albertville.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026

Definition of biathlon

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American Ashton Eaton defends his Olympic decathlon title, equaling the games record with a surge on the last lap of the 1,500 meters — the last event in the two-day competition.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Tom Holland’s Peter has a favorite bodega, chases bad guys through backyards, and struggles to mix superhero-ing with the academic decathlon.

— Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of decathlon

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Harper Hutton, 12, of Aurora Flyers, placed second in the girls pentathlon high jump, fourth in the pentathlon 80-meter hurdles and pentathlon long jump and fifth in the girls pentathlon shot put.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Thorpe followed his pentathlon win with another commanding performance in the decathlon, earning his second medal of the 1912 Olympics and setting a world record.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of pentathlon

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The Current star had a standout performance alongside her sister Tabitha, helping their nation qualify for its first Women’s World Cup by making it to the semifinals of this tournament alongside Cameroon, Morocco and South Africa.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Of course, rescheduling work hours or sports tournaments, much like shifting crops or fishing practices amid warming oceans, doesn’t address the fundamental issues contributing to more extreme weather or reduce the overall risks.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of tournament

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Those six days will not include selection for the decathlon, heptathlon or the 10,000 meters, all of which will be held earlier in the spring — at locations still to be determined — to allow for additional recovery.

— Eddie Pells, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Husband-wife duo Eoin Murphy and Emma McNelis of Dublin were in Alexander Stadium to see O’Connor complete her heptathlon victory.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of heptathlon

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Contrast that with eventual EFL champions Coventry City (48 in 49 in all competitions) and Championship runners-up Ipswich Town (50 in 49).

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where successive heatwaves are straining an economy already under pressure from US tariffs, Chinese competition and higher energy prices because of the Iran war.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of competition

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Persuade your fellow players to side with your silly and strongly held opinions in this town hall talk-’em-up tourney.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Sebastian Salazar and Jess Sims interview the Little Leaguers and share stories from around the tourney.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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