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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Similarly, in business, a strategy that ignores regional insights is like a triathlete training in isolation, unaware of the interdependencies that drive peak performance. Oscar Chavez-Arrieta, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 The triathlete ended up using his cut of the money in a very practical way. Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 Naama Levy, who turned 20 in captivity, is a keen triathlete from Raanana. Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025 Naama Levy Image Naama Levy, who is also now 20, is a triathlete who grew up in Raanana, a leafy town north of Tel Aviv, the forum said. Natan Odenheimer, New York Times, 25 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 12 Apr. 2025.

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