ironman

triathlon Ironman

Gara molto lunga che combina nuoto, ciclismo e una maratona completa.

In inglese semplice: A very long race combining a swim, a bicycle ride, and a full marathon.

• She finished her first ironman.
• The ironman includes a full marathon after the bike ride.
• He trained for an ironman all winter.

Espressioni comuni: ironman triathlon, complete an ironman, ironman race

atleta di ferro

Atleta particolarmente forte, capace di gareggiare a lungo o in molte prove senza fermarsi.

In inglese semplice: An unusually strong athlete who can compete for a long time or in many events without stopping.

• He is the team’s ironman.
• The ironman played every game that season.
• Years of training made her an ironman in endurance sports.

Espressioni comuni: an ironman athlete, team ironman

gara di salvamento in mare

Gara sulla spiaggia con nuoto, corsa e prove a pagaia su una tavola e una barca lunga e stretta.

In inglese semplice: A beach competition that includes swimming, running, and paddling on a board and a long narrow boat.

• The ironman starts on the beach.
• She practised board paddling for the ironman.
• Strong waves made the surf ironman especially difficult.

Espressioni comuni: ironman event, ironman competition, surf ironman

vincitore dell’Ironman

Persona che vince una gara di salvamento costiero o un triathlon di lunga distanza.

In inglese semplice: The person who wins a surf lifesaving competition or a long triathlon.

• The ironman received a medal.
• Last year’s ironman returned to defend his title.
• The crowd congratulated the new ironman after his triathlon victory.

Sinonimi: champion, winner

Espressioni comuni: reigning ironman, crowned ironman