DECATHLON

Decathlon

The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin, from δέκα and ἄθλος . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not by the position achieved. The decathlon is contested mainly by male athletes, while female athletes typically compete in the heptathlon.

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decathlon

Noun

  1. an athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days
  2. a contest in science and math proving skill


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