triathlon
noun
tri·ath·lon
trī-ˈath-lən 
-ˌlän,
nonstandard -ˈa-thə-
: an athletic contest that is a long-distance race consisting of three phases (such as swimming, bicycling, and running)
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Forget marathons, triathlons and even the Tour de France — the annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony may be the world's greatest endurance test.
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Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Recreational swimming is not allowed at Tempe Town Lake, except for special events such as triathlons.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
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The 11 triathlon medal events at the Paralympics have all been moved to Monday subject to the results of further water tests.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 1 Sep. 2024
Gear up for swimming, triathlons, biking, gymnastics, and a beaucoup amount of other sports.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2024
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Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Recreational swimming is not allowed at Tempe Town Lake, except for special events such as triathlons.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
Related article Paris showcases riveting outdoor opening ceremony for Paralympics in historic first
The 11 triathlon medal events at the Paralympics have all been moved to Monday subject to the results of further water tests.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 1 Sep. 2024
Gear up for swimming, triathlons, biking, gymnastics, and a beaucoup amount of other sports.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2024
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triathlon
noun
tri·ath·lon
ˌtrī-ˈath-ˌlän
: an athletic contest that is a long-distance race consisting of three phases (as swimming, bicycling, and running)
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