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a sports contest for men that consists of 10 different events
the Olympic decathlon
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Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games for pentathlon and decathlon.
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Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Rowe teaches advanced English classes and also coaches the academic decathlon team that competes in eight subjects, including literature and math.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The decathlon field included a second Idaho native, Emmett High grad Landon Helms.
—Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
The last time, decathlon gold medal winner Rafer Johnson lit the torch that’s still there today at the impressive Coliseum entrance.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Rowe teaches advanced English classes and also coaches the academic decathlon team that competes in eight subjects, including literature and math.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The decathlon field included a second Idaho native, Emmett High grad Landon Helms.
—Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
The last time, decathlon gold medal winner Rafer Johnson lit the torch that’s still there today at the impressive Coliseum entrance.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decathlon
Noun
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Since camp began, Cora has expressed a wish for more challenges in spring training games multiple times.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Before the game, Eldridge discussed feeling more comfortable and in rhythm this spring.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Jim Thorpe won two gold medals in the 1912 Olympic Games for pentathlon and decathlon.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Barbara Hood Memorial Student Scholar Athlete Award winner also took home first at the Div. 3 championship in the 100-meter hurdles (14.68), the 55-meter hurdles (8.35) and the pentathlon (3,258).—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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The Giants wide receiver and the heptathlon world champion first went public with their relationship in November 2024, when Hall included a photo of them hugging in an Instagram carousel.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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At the Great Southwest Classic in 2018, Hall’s club coach was with her in Albuquerque as the 17-year-old Valor Christian senior-to-be shattered the high school national record in the heptathlon.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
28 Sep. 2025
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The last time these two squads met in the Olympic final was in 2010, in Vancouver, when Canada needed a Sidney Crosby overtime goal to lift the host nation to an unforgettable victory.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Lions appealed, and Callejas was reinstated for the regional final.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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And with the help of her swimming buddy/husband, and a tandem bike, Kate Varns did the impossible once again — finishing a YMCA triathlon.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Logan recalled an elementary school triathlon, in which the pair planned to complete together.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Thursday night probably won’t be one of those talked about on the Trojans’ tournament resume.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The second big night of high school boys hockey section tournament play again went very much according to seed.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2026
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The German biathlon team posted a video on social media showing Justus Strelow’s medal falling off the ribbon.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the biathlon, German Justus Strelow lost his bronze while celebrating with teammates.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Spaniard believes that race weekend formats should be adjusted too, to allow drivers to prepare for the sport part of the weekend.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The spa Treatments can be booked in the wellness suite, and outdoor sports are championed over indoor gym time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Decathlon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decathlon. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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