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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Creatine does not benefit endurance events like marathons, triathlons, or long cycling races.
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Instead, pick a measurable objective, like a personal record in a 5K, completing a century ride, or competing in your first triathlon.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025
Former Olympians and college standouts from across the United States and more than 26 countries competed in triathlon events on the speedway grounds.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
He’s also done the Ironman triathlon and is a commercial pilot.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Instead, pick a measurable objective, like a personal record in a 5K, completing a century ride, or competing in your first triathlon.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025
Former Olympians and college standouts from across the United States and more than 26 countries competed in triathlon events on the speedway grounds.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
He’s also done the Ironman triathlon and is a commercial pilot.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Triathlon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triathlon. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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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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