decathlons

noun

plural of decathlon
as in games
a sports contest for men that consists of 10 different events the Olympic decathlon

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  1. games
  2. finals
  3. sports
  4. tournaments
  5. triathlons
Noun
  • The event includes tailgate games and interactive experiences on the field, a DJ and autographs from coach Brent Key and Tech players.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Houston came into Monday’s games with a 58-55 record, which is good for first place in the AL West.
    — David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of games
Noun
  • That increases to five for the quarter-finals, six for the semi-finals and eight for the final, which also includes the third-place play-off.
    — Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Boston has hosted community watch parties in other neighborhoods including Dorchester, Boston Common and East Boston, and more watch parties are planned for both the semi-finals and the July 19 final.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of finals
Noun
  • Miami Referendum 2 is asking Miami residents to allow the city to enter into a management agreement with Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of Oak View Group, one of the country’s largest operators of sports and entertainment venues.
    — Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • That hasn’t stopped sports betting company DraftKings from partnering with Delta for betting-themed (but not actual betting) in-flight entertainment.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of sports
Noun
  • Players can sign up for lessons, free play, events and tournaments on their website.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Six are Grand Slam champions—Serena and Venus Williams, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu and Osaka—and the seventh, Elina Svitolina, has won 20 tournaments on tour.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • Erica Fox was a swimmer and triathlete who had done two half-Ironmans and numerous other triathlons and who for almost 20 years did an annual triathlon called Escape From Alcatraz, her father said.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Definition of triathlons
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