ironwomen

/ˈaɪərnˌwɪmɪn/
noun
  1. Women who are extremely strong, tough, or determined, often in a physical or competitive sense.
    • She proved herself one of the ironwomen of the company, leading the team through every crisis.
    • In the world of endurance sports, these ironwomen inspire others with their incredible stamina.
    • The firefighters were true ironwomen, working through the night to save the building.
  2. Female athletes who compete in an Ironman triathlon (a long-distance race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running).
    • The ironwomen crossed the finish line after swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running a marathon.
    • Becoming one of the ironwomen at the Hawaii competition is a dream for many triathletes.
    • The documentary followed several ironwomen as they trained for the grueling race.
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