triathlon
/tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/ · noun
Meaning
- An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.
- A former Olympic athletics event in which contestants compete in long jump, shot put, and 100-yard dash.
- Generally, a sports event in which contestant compete in a combination of three sports.
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