triathlon

Etymology

tri- + -athlon

noun

  1. An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.
  2. (historical) A former Olympic athletics event in which contestants compete in long jump, shot put, and 100-yard dash.
  3. Generally, a sports event in which contestant compete in a combination of three sports.

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