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Meaning of "triathlete" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRIATHLETE

triathlete  [traɪˈæθliːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRIATHLETE

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Triathlete is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRIATHLETE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

triathlete

Triathlon

A triathlon is a multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines. While many variations of the sport exist, triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed "transitions" between the individual swim, cycle, and run components. The word "triathlon" is of Greek origin from τρεις or treis and αθλος or athlos. Triathlon races vary in distance. According to the International Triathlon Union, and USA Triathlon, the main international race distances are: ▪ Sprint Distance; 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike, 5-kilometer run ▪ Intermediate distance; commonly referred to as the "Olympic distance": 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike, 10-kilometer run ▪ Long Course; commonly referred to as 70.3 or the 'half-Ironman'; 1.9-kilometer swim, 90-kilometer bike, and a 21.1-kilometer run ▪ Ultra Distance; commonly referred to as 140.6 or the 'Ironman'; 3.8-kilometer swim, 180.2-kilometer bike, and a 42.

Definition of triathlete in the English dictionary

The definition of triathlete in the dictionary is an athlete who competes in triathlons.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRIATHLETE


athlete
ˈæθliːt
biathlete
baɪˈæθliːt
cleat
kliːt
complete
kəmˈpliːt
cyberathlete
ˈsaɪbəˌæθliːt
decathlete
dɪˈkæθliːt
delete
dɪˈliːt
elite
ɪˈliːt
fleet
fliːt
heptathlete
hɛpˈtæθliːt
incomplete
ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt
leat
liːt
leet
liːt
nonathlete
ˌnɒnˈæθliːt
obsolete
ˈɒbsəˌliːt
pentathlete
pɛnˈtæθliːt
pleat
pliːt
replete
rɪˈpliːt
sleet
sliːt
superathlete
ˈsuːpərˌæθliːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRIATHLETE

triapsal
triapsidal
triarch
triarchies
triarchy
Trias
Triassic
triathlon
triatic
triatomic
triatomically
triaxial
triaxiality
triazin
triazine
triazole
triazolic

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRIATHLETE

bolete
decollete
dithelete
Dyothelete
locuplete
Manolete
Monothelete
paraclete
track and field athlete
undelete
valete

Synonyms and antonyms of triathlete in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «triathlete» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRIATHLETE

Find out the translation of triathlete to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of triathlete from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «triathlete» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

三项铁人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

triatleta
570 millions of speakers

English

triathlete
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

triathlete
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تريثلت)
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

триатлет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

triatleta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

triathlete
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

triathlète
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Triathlete
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Triathlet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トライアスロン選手
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선수는 경기의 안전과 공정한 경기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Triathlete
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

triathlete
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

triathlete இருக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रायेथिलेटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

triathlete
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

triatleta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

triathlonista
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тріатлет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

triathlete
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αθλητής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

driekampatleet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

triathlon
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

triatleten
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of triathlete

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIATHLETE»

The term «triathlete» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.185 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIATHLETE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about triathlete

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRIATHLETE»

Discover the use of triathlete in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to triathlete and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Triathlete Magazine's Essential Week-by-Week Training Guide: ...
From Triathlete magazine - the most popular and extensivesource for triathlon information - comes this guidebook of weeklytraining plans for triathletes of all skill levels.
Matt Fitzgerald, 2009
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Slow Fat Triathlete: Live Your Athletic Dreams in the Body ...
Through personal stories, practical ideas, suggestions, and uproarious anecdotes, this book proves that with a little training, almost anybody can have a great time and reap huge rewards from pursuing their triathlete dreams.
Jayne Williams, 2004
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The 12 Week Triathlete, 2nd Edition-Revised and Updated: ...
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, training for a Sprint, Olympic, Half-Ironman, or Ironman event, this book offers a complete, step-by-step program that will help you strengthen, tone-up, and both physically and mentally ...
Tom Holland, 2011
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Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book: The Training, ...
Training, diet, health, equipment, & safety tips - this book has the information needed to participate safely & competitively in triathlete sports.
Matt Fitzgerald, 2003
5
Mark Allen's total triathlete
The author recounts how he became involved in triathlons, offers advice on cross training, and describes some of his major victories and losses
Mark Allen, Bob Babbitt, 1988
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The 12-Week Triathlete: Train for a Triathlon in Just Three ...
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, this book offers a complete program that will help you strengthen, tone-up, and both physically and mentally prepare for the big day.
Tom Holland, 2005
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The Triathlete's Training Bible
This third edition is fully revised and expanded with the sport's latest proven strategies, including: - How to maximize form and fitness and effectively manage fatigue - Drills and stategies for improved economy in swimming, cycling, and ...
Joe Friel, 2009
8
The Essential Triathlete
Here is an introduction to the hows and whys of downhill skiing, both for the rank beginner and for the sometime skibum who wants to pursue the sport in greater depth.Essential Skiing offers advice on buying and renting equipment, instructs ...
Steven Jonas, 1996
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Triathlete Magazine's Guide to Finishing Your First Triathlon
Beginning with the creation of an athlete's mindset, the author guides the reader through essential techniques for swimming, biking, and running, as well as topics such as nutrition, equipment, and racing.
T. J. Murphy, 2013
10
Triathlete's Edge
The base preparation phase sets training goals and develops endurance, strength, flexibility, and technique. Base transition adds new workouts, introduces transitions, and increases the volume and intensity of your training.
Marc Evans, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRIATHLETE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term triathlete is used in the context of the following news items.
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Teen Triathlete Grabs First Gold at Special Olympics World Games
Team USA dominated the triathlon that kicked off competition in the Special Olympics. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, ... «NBC Southern California, Jul 15»
2
Body found off Barrington identified as that of missing triathlete
Antons was a triathlete on the Fuel Belt Race Team, having competed at the Ironman level, in which athletes swim 2.4 miles, bicycle 112 and run 26.2. «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
3
Officials call off search for missing triathlete
Stas Antons, a member of a local triathlon team, apparently disappeared on Thursday. His loved ones contacted police and filed a report around 5:30 p.m.. «Turn to 10, Jul 15»
4
Cairns triathlete still in critical condition after suffering heart attack …
A 43-year-old woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after she was pulled unconscious from the water during the Cairns Ironman. Surf Life Saving ... «ABC Online, Jun 15»
5
ND driver accused of taking selfie when he fatally hit triathlete on bike
A pickup truck driver in North Dakota was taking a selfie with his cellphone when he fatally struck a triathlete from behind as she trained on her bicycle in eastern ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jun 15»
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Drink-driver sentenced over killing Perth triathlete
A drink-driver who killed a Perth triathlete in a hit-and-run crash has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years' jail. Joseph Francis Haenga, 38, was driving home ... «ABC Online, Mar 15»
7
Bevan Docherty aims for the sky in retirement
After scaling the heights as a double Olympic Games medal-winning triathlete, Bevan Docherty is planning to secure his commercial pilot licence now he has ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jan 15»
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Calgary triathlete risked her life in daring rescue of drowning couple …
CALGARY — As Tamara Loiselle stood on a Cancun beach looking out into the surging ocean where two stranded swimmers gasped for air, she glanced ... «National Post, Jan 15»
9
New Zealand triathlete Kris Gemmell banned for 15 months
Palmerston North triathlete Kris Gemmell has been suspended from sport for 15 months, though he never failed a drug test during his 17-year international ... «Stuff.co.nz, Dec 14»
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Wis. student is Rhodes Scholar; resume includes triathlete, salsa …
A senior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire -- he's not only smart but is a triathlete and a salsa dancer -- was among 32 Americans named Rhodes ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Nov 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Triathlete [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/triathlete>. Apr 2024 ».
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