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单词 triathlon
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triathlon

(traɪæθlɒn)
Word forms: plural triathlons
countable noun [usually singular]
A triathlon is an athletics competition in which each competitor takes part in three events: swimming, cycling, and running.

triathlon in British English

(traɪˈæθlɒn)
noun
an athletic contest in which each athlete competes in three different events: swimming, cycling, and running
Derived forms
triathlete (ˌtriˈathlete)
noun
Word origin
C20: from tri- + Greek athlon contest

triathlon in American English

(traɪˈæθlɑn; traɪæθlən)
US
noun
an endurance race combining three consecutive events (swimming, bicycling, and running)
Word origin
tri- + Gr athlon, a contest

Examples of 'triathlon' in a sentence
triathlon

It is little more than two years since he completed his first triathlon.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
All that triathlon training has clearly damaged his golfing powers.
The Sun (2011)
Most youngsters would struggle to complete a triathlon.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But it was rekindled by his devotion to triathlon competitions.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Perfect for those training for a marathon or triathlon.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Anyone who has completed a triathlon will understand the importance of preparing physically and mentally to finish the gruelling race.
The Sun (2013)
Then she wants to be the first woman with no legs to complete an Ironman triathlon.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The marathon, the triathlon and some of the cycling takes take place on public roads.
The Sun (2012)
He has cut back on his triathlon and marathon activities, no longer taking part in competitions.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I ran my first triathlon last year.
The Sun (2012)
THIS was originally a triathlon training drill.
The Sun (2012)
I wish my daily triathlon training took place against such a backdrop.
The Sun (2010)
If he should succeed, he could then complete his triathlon by writing to tell us all of it.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Having switched to triathlon from marathon, my running has taken second place to cycling and my bike is a new addiction.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Swimming and triathlon competitions take place at the mouth of the bay at Copacabana Beach.
The Sun (2016)
After training for an Ironman triathlon he's happy to show off his toned bod.
The Sun (2014)
In 2004, she tried her first sprint triathlon.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In 1983 she took part in the first triathlon held in Britain.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
On top of that, they spend 30 hours a week in triathlon training.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
I did my first triathlon when I was nine.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)

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