Meaning of the word tetrathlon in English

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tetrathlon

US /tɛˈtræθ.lɑːn/
UK /tɛˈtræθ.lɑːn/
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Noun

1.

an athletic contest comprising four different events, typically swimming, fencing, pistol shooting, and cross-country running

Example:
She trained rigorously for the tetrathlon, focusing on each of the four disciplines.
The modern tetrathlon combines equestrian show jumping, fencing, pistol shooting, and a combined running and swimming event.
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