Decathlon
(noun)
- An athletic event consisting of a series of ten track and field contests, including the 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400 meters.
- A competition that consist of 10 different track and field events.
Origin:
From french décathlon, from greek δέκα (déka, "ten") + ἄθλος (áthlos, "contes.t")
Examples:
- He won the gold medal in the decathlon at the Olympics.
- She was the first woman to compete in the decathlon.
- The decathlon is considered one of the most demanding and prestigious events in track and field.
- The decathlon is a grueling two-day event that tests an athlete's endurance and skill.
- The top decathletes in the world compete in the annual Decathlon World Championships.