triathlete
noun
tri·ath·lete
trī-ˈath-ˌlēt 
nonstandard -ˈa-thə-
: an athlete who competes in a triathlon
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Though actual pacing is relative, there are certain hallmarks of a slow run, said Todd Buckingham, PhD, a runner, triathlete, and visiting professor of exercise science at Grand Valley State University.
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Amber Sayer, Health, 10 May 2024
Competitive sprinters, triathletes, volleyball players: no pants on them either!
—Tamar Adler, Vogue, 2 May 2024
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Amber Sayer, Health, 10 May 2024
Competitive sprinters, triathletes, volleyball players: no pants on them either!
—Tamar Adler, Vogue, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for triathlete
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“Triathlete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triathlete. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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