decathlon

noun

Definition of decathlonnext
as in game
a sports contest for men that consists of 10 different events the Olympic decathlon

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Recent Examples of decathlon Former Northwest Nazarene athlete Steven Schmidt finished 13th in the men’s decathlon for Oklahoma State, scoring 7,479 points. — Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026 In the only men's event of the day, BYU’s Ben Barton won the decathlon crown with 8,169 points — just nine more than Louisville’s Kenneth Byrd. — ABC News, 12 June 2026 Born on July 27, 1954, in Israel, Janklowicz was a one-time Olympic hopeful in the decathlon, and dedicated his early years to track and field before serving as a fitness instructor in the Israel Defense Forces. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 June 2026 Aguilar won two conference decathlon titles (2022 and 2023) and set the program record with 7,470 points. — Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for decathlon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decathlon
  1. game
  2. pentathlon
  3. heptathlon
  4. final
  5. triathlon
  6. tournament
  7. biathlon
  8. sport
Noun
  • Instead, in their wake, the league veered far in the other direction, taking the finesse out of the game and turning on-court play into a street fight, with officials unable or unwilling to get their arms round the physicality.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • With the standout performance from Pereyra, the Loons ended a nine-game winless skid in all competitions.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of game
Noun
  • Thorpe followed his pentathlon win with another commanding performance in the decathlon, earning his second medal of the 1912 Olympics and setting a world record.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026
  • In the opening day of the MIAA outdoor track and field Meet of Champions, Walpole’s Sawyer Regan won the boys pentathlon, while Westboro’s Al Regnier won the girls pentathlon.
    — Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 5 June 2026
Definition of pentathlon
Noun
  • Jackie Joyner-Kersee ends her brilliant heptathlon career with a victory at the Goodwill Games.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • In fact, Candi’s heptathlon performance in 1991 is still considered one of the best scores in FSU history.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of heptathlon
Noun
  • Earlier on Wednesday, British newspaper The Times reported that Infantino is offering Morocco the rights to host the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for supporting his reelection as FIFA president.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The outdoor space also showcases Red Bull Dance Your Style, a street dancing competition that’s coming to Tampa for the national final in September.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of final
Noun
  • Hers is a spectacular rise — a list of remarkable achievements for someone who only started road cycling in the last few years, having previously competed nationally in duathlon (triathlon without the swimming).
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared tidbits over the years about their three children's — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8 — interest in sports, with Prince George trying everything from soccer to a triathlon.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of triathlon
Noun
  • But he was forced to apologize after his plans to form a subsidiary to run the tournament, which would have opened the door for investors to buy stakes of up to ​20% in a spinout firm, collapsed after widespread backlash across the sport.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The departure symbolizes opportunity, even more so now that the women’s and men’s tournaments are sold separately.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of tournament
Noun
  • Masters would go on to compete in rowing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and cycling, winning medals across both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The sport was introduced for athletes with physical disabilities at the 1988 Innsbruck Paralympic Games and for athletes with visual disabilities in 1992 at Albertville.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of biathlon
Noun
  • The choice, as Asli Pelit writes, reflects not only the show’s new storyline but also the sport’s changing reality.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The company, which focuses on the athletic sports accessories industry, also reduced its full year revenue guidance.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sport

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