Thesaurus results for ULTRAMARATHON

ultramarathon

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Definition of ultramarathon

as in marathon

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Recent Examples of ultramarathon An ultramarathon runner is speaking out after becoming the first woman in history to win the Cocodona 250, a 250-mile endurance race, and setting a course record in the process. — Faith Bernstein, ABC News, 8 May 2026 And the ultramarathon got so big that organizers added a 100 mile mountain bike race, which became a big deal in its own right. — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Still, Laye says about 60 percent of competitors experience nausea at some point during an ultramarathon. — Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026 The ultimate challenge Ioana Barbu just became the first person to finish a grueling series of ultramarathons in a single year. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ultramarathon

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Noun

The New Haven Road Race, in its 49th year, features a 20K, a half marathon and a 5K, as well as kids races.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026
Fastest marathon while juggling a soccer ball, the men’s record for most touches of a soccer ball in one hour, the list goes on — 11,901 is the number to beat on the latter, for anyone looking to take a stab at it.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of marathon

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Hers is a spectacular rise — a list of remarkable achievements for someone who only started road cycling in the last few years, having previously competed nationally in duathlon (triathlon without the swimming).

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared tidbits over the years about their three children's — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8 — interest in sports, with Prince George trying everything from soccer to a triathlon.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of triathlon

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Some art experts have expressed concern that vibrations from the track construction and race itself could damage the artifacts inside.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026
Robinson, known for his defensive prowess, provides crucial insurance at Triple-A Gwinnett, addressing the team's need for experienced catching depth during a tight postseason race with a low-cost acquisition.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of race

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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