ironman

名詞

オーストラリア英語 広義

An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively.

日本語の意味

非常にタフで強靭なアスリート、特に過酷な競技や連続試合に挑む選手。 / 極度の耐久力と強靭な体力を兼ね備えた、粘り強い競技者。

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After running three marathons and finishing a triathlon in the same week, he earned a reputation as an ironman among the local athletes.

同じ週に3つのマラソンを走り、トライアスロンも完走した後、彼は地元の選手たちの間で鉄人としての評判を得た。

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意味（1）

An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively.

意味（2）

(Australia) A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.

The catalyst for this rift was the ironman, a multi-discipline sport combining swimming, running, surf-skis and paddle-boards. Introduced to Australia in 1965 by touring American lifeguards, the ironman is a test of stamina, strength, and diverse skill.

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意味（3）

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.

“Every sense of your body is taken over by the climate,” said the New York City native Christopher Bergland, who set a record at triple ironmans (7.2-mile swim, 336-mile bike, 78.6-mile run) but failed to finish one of his three Badwater races.

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意味（4）

(by extension) The winner of such a lifesaving event or triathlon.

ironmen （ plural ）

ironmans （ plural ）