triathletes
Swim-bike-run competitors
Triathletes are athletes who compete in triathlons—endurance races combining swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession.
The term emphasizes the demanding versatility required: Triathletes train in three disciplines year-round.
Professional triathletes compete at events like the Ironman, while amateur triathletes range from weekend warriors to serious hobbyists.
Long-distance triathlon competitor
- transitionChange from one state
- T1Highest rank designation
- T2Sci-fi sequel abbreviation
- wetsuitInsulating garment for water
goggles · drafting · podium · medal · personal-best · qualifying · Kona · rankings
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
suffering · bonking · fueling · glycogen · electrolytes · steady-state · ultra-distance · fatigue
Trained self-control or specialty
- fitnessGood physical shape
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- brickFired clay building unit
- intervalsGaps between events
periodization · tapering · recovery · coach · nutrition · hydration · strength · conditioning
Locomotion through water
Insulating garment for water
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- saddleMounted rider's seat
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
ironman
Long-distance triathlon competitor
- transitionChange from one state
- T1Highest rank designation
- T2Sci-fi sequel abbreviation
wetsuit · goggles · drafting · podium · medal · personal-best · qualifying · Kona · rankings
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
determination · suffering · bonking · fueling · glycogen · electrolytes · steady-state · ultra-distance · fatigue
discipline
Trained self-control or specialty
intervals · periodization · tapering · recovery · coach · nutrition · hydration · strength · conditioning · aerobic
swimming
Locomotion through water
wetsuit
Insulating garment for water
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- saddleMounted rider's seat
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- Multi-Sport AthletesBo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Jim Thorpe, Jackie Robinson, decathlete
- fitness peoplegym rats, fitness buffs, bodybuilders, weightlifters, weight lifters
- swimmersMichael Phelps, Mark Spitz, fish, shark, whale
- threestrio, triad, triple, triplet, trinity
- pool peopleswimmers, lap swimmers, divers, lifeguards, swim team
- cyclistscyclist, mountain bikers, rider, biker, mountain biker
triathletespowerlifters
Athletes competing in maximal lifts
shot putters · weightlifters · sprinters · strongmen · bodybuilders