ironman

• Nom désignant une personne dotée d'une force physique et d'une endurance exceptionnelles, souvent utilisé pour décrire les athlètes participant à des compétitions d'endurance extrême.

A noun referring to a person of exceptional physical strength and endurance, often used to describe athletes who compete in extreme endurance events.

1. Endurance athleteB2formalsport

   A person who competes in an Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon run.

   Ironman (triathlon)

   • She trained for months to become an Ironman.
   • He finished the Ironman race in under 10 hours.
   • Many athletes dream of completing an Ironman.

2. Person of exceptional enduranceB2informalsport

   A person who demonstrates extraordinary physical stamina and strength, often in challenging conditions.

   Personne d'une endurance exceptionnelle

   • After working 48 hours straight, he felt like an ironman.
   • She is an ironman when it comes to hiking long distances.
   • The firefighter was considered an ironman for his heroic efforts.

   Synonymesmarathonerpowerhousestalwartsupermantitanworkhorse