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Definition of duathlon

duathlon

/duːˈæθ.lɑːn/
du · ath · lon
Plural:duathlons
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duathlon Lexical Profile

duathlon Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An athletic endurance contest consisting of three continuous segments that alternate between two disciplines, specifically a running leg followed by a cycling leg and concluding with another running leg.

Example

"She decided to enter a local duathlon because she was a strong runner and cyclist but disliked open-water swimming."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with 'biathlon', which typically refers to the winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, whereas a 'duathlon' combines running and cycling.

• Rhymes for duathlon

• Nearby Words

dual
duality
dually
duathlon
dub
dubai
dubbing

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century by combining the Latin element 'duo' (two) with the Ancient Greek 'athlon' (contest or prize), modeled directly on 'triathlon' and 'decathlon'.

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