BIATHLON


Meaning of BIATHLON in English

n.

Pronunciation: b ī - ' ath-l ə n, - ˌ län

Function: noun

Etymology: 1 bi- + -athlon (as in decathlon )

Date: 1958

: a composite athletic contest consisting of cross-country skiing and rifle sharpshooting

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