Decathlon
noun
A sporting event where athletes compete in ten different events over two days.
The athlete trained rigorously for the upcoming decathlon.
Often appears as...
- win the decathlon
- compete in the decathlon
noun
A sporting event where athletes compete in ten different events over two days.
The athlete trained rigorously for the upcoming decathlon.
Often appears as...
- win the decathlon
- compete in the decathlon
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Ten Challenges
Decathlon consists of 10 track and field events, like sprinting, jumping, and throwing.
She excels in high jump, which is one of the decathlon events.
Pro Tip 2/3Two-Day Event
The decathlon is spread across two days, testing the athletes' endurance and versatility.
On the second day of the decathlon, he began with pole vaulting.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic Sport
The decathlon is featured in the Olympics and is often associated with elite athletes.
He dreamed of representing his country in the decathlon at the Olympics.
Pro Tip 1/3Ten Challenges
Decathlon consists of 10 track and field events, like sprinting, jumping, and throwing.
She excels in high jump, which is one of the decathlon events.
Pro Tip 2/3Two-Day Event
The decathlon is spread across two days, testing the athletes' endurance and versatility.
On the second day of the decathlon, he began with pole vaulting.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic Sport
The decathlon is featured in the Olympics and is often associated with elite athletes.
He dreamed of representing his country in the decathlon at the Olympics.
Pro Tip 1/3Ten Challenges
Decathlon consists of 10 track and field events, like sprinting, jumping, and throwing.
She excels in high jump, which is one of the decathlon events.
Pro Tip 2/3Two-Day Event
The decathlon is spread across two days, testing the athletes' endurance and versatility.
On the second day of the decathlon, he began with pole vaulting.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic Sport
The decathlon is featured in the Olympics and is often associated with elite athletes.
He dreamed of representing his country in the decathlon at the Olympics.
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Quote examples
Nicholas Kristof
American Journalist
When I was growing up, yearning with my pals to be a track star, one of our heroes was Bruce Jenner. He won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in the decathlon, and he adorned our Wheaties boxes. We all wanted to be Bruce Jenner.
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Francesco Quinn
Italian Actor
I could be winning the decathlon in high school, which I've won twice, yet, if my dad is in the audience, 'Oh look! It's Anthony Quinn.' And I'm like, 'Hello? Kid just got a gold medal. Hello? I'm over here.
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Ashton Eaton
American Athlete
The heptathlon world record is nice, but the decathlon is the event. I think the heptathlon is more like a practice. There is something completely different about the decathlon.
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Brantley Gilbert
American Musician
I like to lift and do cardio to stay in shape, so I can walk the dog on somebody, and I like to be strong, but running 10 miles or a decathlon? That don't support my interests.
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Ashton Eaton
American Athlete
If I really felt like I was the world's greatest athlete, I'd get 10 great events. But I know that's pretty much not possible. That's the toughness of the decathlon.
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Daley Thompson
English Athlete
When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.
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Dan O'Brien
American Athlete
To me, the decathlon is its own little society and I am part of that culture.
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Bryan Clay
American Athlete
I don't think anyone chooses the decathlon as much as it chooses you.
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Rafer Johnson
American Athlete
The whole decathlon is ridiculous, but the 1,500 meters is insanity.
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Caitlyn Jenner
American Athlete
Speed is more important than endurance in the decathlon.
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Nicholas Kristof
American Journalist
When I was growing up, yearning with my pals to be a track star, one of our heroes was Bruce Jenner. He won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in the decathlon, and he adorned our Wheaties boxes. We all wanted to be Bruce Jenner.
Quote examples
Francesco Quinn
Italian Actor
I could be winning the decathlon in high school, which I've won twice, yet, if my dad is in the audience, 'Oh look! It's Anthony Quinn.' And I'm like, 'Hello? Kid just got a gold medal. Hello? I'm over here.
Quote examples
Ashton Eaton
American Athlete
The heptathlon world record is nice, but the decathlon is the event. I think the heptathlon is more like a practice. There is something completely different about the decathlon.
Quote examples
Brantley Gilbert
American Musician
I like to lift and do cardio to stay in shape, so I can walk the dog on somebody, and I like to be strong, but running 10 miles or a decathlon? That don't support my interests.
Quote examples
Ashton Eaton
American Athlete
If I really felt like I was the world's greatest athlete, I'd get 10 great events. But I know that's pretty much not possible. That's the toughness of the decathlon.
Quote examples
Daley Thompson
English Athlete
When I lost my decathlon world record I took it like a man. I only cried for ten hours.
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Dan O'Brien
American Athlete
To me, the decathlon is its own little society and I am part of that culture.
Quote examples
Bryan Clay
American Athlete
I don't think anyone chooses the decathlon as much as it chooses you.
Quote examples
Rafer Johnson
American Athlete
The whole decathlon is ridiculous, but the 1,500 meters is insanity.
Quote examples
Caitlyn Jenner
American Athlete
Speed is more important than endurance in the decathlon.
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