ironman
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Noun
- An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively.
- A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.
- An extreme form of triathlon, expecially one organised by the World Triathlon Corporation that comprises a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race and a marathon run.
- The winner of such a lifesaving event or triathlon.
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