Decathlon
A decathlon is a sportive contest made up of 10 events. The term decathlon usually refers to an athletic (track and field) event, consisting of:
- 100 m
- long jump
- shot put
- high jump
- 400 m
- 110 m hurdles
- discus throw
- pole vault
- javelin throw
- 1500 m
The decathlon has been included in the program of the Olympic Games since 1912. In international competition, it is only contested by men. Women compete in the heptathlon, a similar contest made up of seven events.
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