der Triathlon
Translation
triathlon
Examples
Er trainiert für einen Triathlon.
He is training for a triathlon.
Ein Triathlon ist sehr anspruchsvoll.
A triathlon is very demanding.
Grammar Patterns
to compete in a triathlon to take part in a competition He competed in the New York City Triathlon.
to do/complete a triathlon to finish an athletic event She completed her first triathlon last year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: three-event contest; Others: decathlon, pentathlon
Etymology
From Greek 'tri-' (three) + 'athlon' (contest).
Memory Tips
Remember 'tri' means three, for the three sports: swimming, cycling, running.