triathlete

noun

tri·ath·lete trī-ˈath-ˌlēt

nonstandard -ˈa-thə-

: an athlete who competes in a triathlon

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Known as Iron Week, the competition is led by three-time Olympic triathlete Danylo Sapunov, who supports veterans as the country endures more than four years of war since Russia’s full-scale invasion. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 This seems to match the experience of some runners who use it, like Johnny Del Balso, a triathlete in Grand River, Ohio, who purchased one recently. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 When David Cordani hands over the title of Cigna CEO to Brian Evanko on July 1, the triathlete will be ending the longest leadership run of any of his industry peers. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 June 2026 The rise of Mosier’s career as a professional triathlete and trans activist coincided with Collins’ emergence as one of the most visible LGBTQ advocates in professional sports. — Eryn Mathewson, CNN Money, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for triathlete

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1982, in the meaning defined above

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