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For example, there’s a foot chase in the sequel where Monaghan’s former decathlete character outpaces him by a wide margin in an alleyway.—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025 Like their mother, a former decathlete, the children all have exactly one trait.—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2025 Father’s Day memories, and more Stonington’s Josh Mooney sharpens all the skills of a decathlete for UConn; Opportunity knocks for Aaron Civale; a Father’s Day memory, and more.—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025 For example, Berle, a champion pole vaulter and successful decathlete, says humility in victory is a key aspect to being a successful leader.—Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for decathlete