1970, from tri- "three" + Greek athlon "contest;" formed on model of decathlon, biathlon, etc. Originally of various combinations of events; one of the earliest so called combined clay-pigeon shooting, fly-fishing, and horse-jumping; another was cross-country skiing, target shooting, and a giant slalom run; and a third connected to the U.S. Army involved shooting, swimming, and running. Applied to the combination of a long swim, a bicycle-race, and a marathon by 1981.
实用例句
1. SIG is now the vice - President a Korean triathlon association.
他是副总裁铁人三项联合会.
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2. Triathlon begins with swimming, followed by cycling and running.
铁人三项开始是游泳, 然后是自行车和赛跑.
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3. A triathlon combines three events – running, swimming and bicycling.
三项全能赛包括三项比赛——赛跑 、 长距离游泳和骑自行车.
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4. There are no intervals between the three events of triathlon.
铁人三项的各项之间是没有休息时间的.
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5. I agree to represent Titan Triathlon to participate the race during 2010.
