TRIATHLON

Etymology

Noun

triathlon (plural triathlons)

An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.

(historical) A former Olympic athletics event in which contestants compete in long jump, shot put, and 100-yard dash.

Generally, a sports event in which contestant compete in a combination of three sports.

Anagrams

• thorntail

Source: Wiktionary



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