triathlete

noun

tri·​ath·​lete trī-ˈath-ˌlēt How to pronounce triathlete (audio)
 nonstandard  -ˈa-thə-
: an athlete who competes in a triathlon

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Levy, among those taken from Nahal Oz, is a triathlete. Associated Press, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025 Garmin Forerunner 255 for $250 ($100 off) Garmin The Garmin Forerunner 255 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is aimed at runners and triathletes, with plenty of mileage and stats available for running and swimming. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024 Does this mean all triathletes with a period should track their menstrual cycles with the same attention to detail as power meter data, nutritional intake, and sleep? Susan Lacke, Outside Online, 2 Feb. 2025 Tennant explains that, in recent years, compression socks have become a staple for triathletes and marathon runners looking to enhance performance and recovery. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for triathlete

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First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of triathlete was in 1982

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“Triathlete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triathlete. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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