noun
- athletes who compete in triathlons, which are races combining swimming, cycling, and running
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The triathletes dove into the lake for the swimming portion of the race.
- Professional triathletes train for hours each day in all three disciplines.
- Many triathletes use special bikes designed for aerodynamic efficiency.
- The triathletes quickly transitioned from cycling to running.
- Local triathletes gathered at the sports store to discuss training strategies.
- Olympic triathletes must excel at swimming, biking, and running.
- The coach worked with several triathletes preparing for the championship.