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triathlon

The correct spelling is triathlon.

How to pronounce triathlon

noun

IPA: /tɹaɪˈæθlɒn/

Say it like: Tria-thl-on

The correct spelling is triathlon. An athletics event in which contestants compete in swimming, cycling and running in turn.

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Definition

noun

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

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