also: にこメ
noun
200m individual medley
Abbreviation of 200メートル個人メドレー, used in swimming contexts. Usually written in katakana.
彼はニコメで金メダルを取った。
He won the gold medal in the 200m individual medley.
Full term; ニコメ is the abbreviated form used in sports commentary and casual conversation.
Abbreviation of 200メートル個人メドレー (200m individual medley). The exact derivation of the コメ part is uncertain, but it likely comes from the コ of 個人 and メ of メドレー.