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gymkhana

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Definition of gymkhana

as in derby

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Recent Examples of gymkhana Running a gymkhana in the 600SL would be like asking Her Majesty to run a boot-camp obstacle course. — Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023 Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points. — The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017 Workers were dragging and wetting the sand/clay mixture before the start of the gymkhana event, and the girls wanted a front row seat. — Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 5 Sep. 2017

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Noun

On Monday night, there’s a west London derby as Fulham host Chelsea.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Paulsen himself fell in love after attending his very first derby in 1997.

— Deena Prichep, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of derby

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The Biebers have had a busy summer, filled with both couple outings and family time with their son, Jack Blues.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Cabrera, the veteran starter acquired from the Miami Marlins, is scheduled for a rehab outing at Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday after a blister forced him to the IL.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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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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Harper Hutton, 12, of Aurora Flyers, placed second in the girls pentathlon high jump, fourth in the pentathlon 80-meter hurdles and pentathlon long jump and fifth in the girls pentathlon shot put.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Thorpe followed his pentathlon win with another commanding performance in the decathlon, earning his second medal of the 1912 Olympics and setting a world record.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of pentathlon

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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

Definition of decathlon

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With participation growing each year, organizers say the event formerly known as the Chicago Triathlon is on track to become the largest triathlon in the world.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of triathlon

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My uniform was fishnets with Ugg boots that went up to my knees, shorts and two layered tank tops or a collared shirt with a tank top underneath and the collar open.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Shares of Dell shot up more than 13% shortly after the open after the server maker on Tuesday night delivered what may be the best earnings report of the year.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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