Decathlon

 

The Decathlon is a combined event in atheletics consisting of 10 Track and Field events.

The word decathlon is of Greek origin, from δέκα (déka, meaning "ten") and ἄθλος (áthlos, or ἄθλον, áthlon, meaning "feat")

Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all.

Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not by the position achieved

The decathlon is contested mainly by male athletes, while female athletes typically compete in the Heptathlon

The vast majority of international and top level men's decathlons are divided into a two-day competition

Day 1

• 100 metres
• Long jump
• Shot put
• High jump
• 400 metres

Day 2

• 110 metres hurdles
• Discus throw
• Pole vault
• Javelin throw
• 1500 metres