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triathlon Definition

☆ tri·ath·lon (trī at̸h′län, -lən)

noun

an endurance race combining three consecutive events (swimming, bicycling, and running)

Etymology: tri- + Gr athlon, a contest

triathlon Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • complete: Among her accomplishments: completing a triathlon last spring.
  • do: I don't know what possessed me to commit to doing a triathlon.
  • run: Cheltenham triathlon Sandford Park Lido runs an annual triathlon in September.

Adjective modifier

  • Olympic: This is a very good race to pick for your first Olympic distance triathlon.
  • first: On the day of my first triathlon, I was forty pounds lighter.
  • large: It is the second largest triathlon in the UK and will take place on Saturday 20th May and Sunday 21st May.
  • grueling: Now he is gearing up to take part in the grueling Ironman triathlon when it comes to Sherborne Castle later this month.
  • full: Gavin Walls came in at number 20, with 17-year-old Bobby Oag in 39th position - not bad for his first full triathlon.

Modifies a noun

  • swimming: Triathlon swimming truly is a unique sport with unique challenges.
  • championship: Last weekend Tim was 20th in the 40-44 age group at the world triathlon championships ( great result, Tim!
  • coach: However, since she has trained under Great Britain triathlon coach Chris Jones she has been injury free.
  • bike: A triathlon bike usually has a steeper geometry with a STA greater than 76° .
  • club: Response: We have made some attempts to discuss these issues with the triathlon club last year.
  • race: Once your entry has been received a triathlon race pack will be sent out to you in July, closer to the event.

Noun used with modifier

  • Ironman: He is also a multiple Ironman triathlon finisher - most recently in July '04 at Lake Placid, where he resides.
  • sprint: Eager to further my triathlon " career, " I signed up for a sprint triathlon training program offered by a local sports shop.
  • winter: Another good winter triathlon article Learn to cross-country ski in London!
  • distance: This is a very good race to pick for your first Olympic distance triathlon.
  • world: In 2005 he visited Korea representing the Royal Navy in a world triathlon competition, finishing in 10th place.
  • year: Entry Process With this years triathlon now gone, we are currently planning for another successful event in 2007.