de·cath·lon (d -k th l n, -l n )n. An athletic contest usually limited to men in which each contestant participates in the following ten track and field events: the 100-meter, 400-meter, and 1,500-meter runs; the 110-meter high hurdles; the discus and javelin throws; the shot put; the pole vault; the high jump; and the long jump. [deca- + (penta)thlon.] |
decathlon
Noun
an athletic contest in which each athlete competes in ten different events [Greek deka ten + athlon contest]
decathlete n
decathlon
an athletic contest in which the contestants compete for points awarded for performances in ten different track and field events, the winner being the one with the highest aggregate score. The events include 100-meter, 400-meter, and 1500-meter runs, 110-meter high hurdles, long jump, high jump, pole vault, shot-put, javelin throw, and discus throw. Cf. heptathlon, pentathlon, triathlon.
See also: Athletics
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| Noun | 1. |  decathlon - an athletic contest consisting of ten different events |
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