wikipedia English Etymology From quadr- + -athlon contest
Pronunciation IPA|/kwɒˈdræθlɒn/ (UK) SAMPA|/kwQ"dr{TlQn?/ (UK)
Noun en-noun
#sports A contest where four successive events are participated in, usually swimming, kayaking, cycling and running
Derived terms quadrathlete
See also biathlon marathon tetrathlon triathlon
