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Definition of biathlon

biathlon

/baɪˈæθ.lɑːn/
bi · ath · lon
Plural:biathlons
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Adjective:biathletic
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biathlon Lexical Profile

biathlon Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A winter sporting event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting in a single race.

Example

"Competitors in the Olympic biathlon must steady their breathing quickly as they transition from intense skiing to precision marksmanship."

2

Any athletic competition consisting of two distinct events, especially one combining running and swimming or cycling.

Example

"She signed up for a summer biathlon that featured a five-kilometer run followed by a twenty-kilometer bike ride."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the Latin prefix 'bi-' (meaning 'two') and the Ancient Greek 'athlon' (meaning 'contest' or 'prize'), modeled on 'pentathlon' and 'decathlon'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biathlon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biathlon
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