DECATHLON


Meaning of DECATHLON in English

də̇ˈkathlən, dēˈ-, -ˌlän noun

( -s )

Etymology: French décathlon, from déca- deca- + Greek athlon contest — more at athlete

: a 10-event athletic contest ; specifically : a composite contest that consists of the 100-meter, 400-meter, and 1500-meter runs, the 110-meter high hurdles, the javelin and discus throws, shot put, pole vault, high jump, and broad jump

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