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Nov 26, 2009
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tri•ath•lon



Pronunciation: (trī-ath'lun), [key]
n.
1. an athletic contest comprising three consecutive events, usually swimming, bicycling, and distance running.
2. a women's track-and-field competition comprising the 100-meter dash, high jump, and shot put.
3. Brit.a competition comprising fly-casting, horseback-riding, and trapshooting events.

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