decathlonn.
/dɛˈkaθlən/ In the modern Olympic games, a composite contest consisting of ten specific events. Also attributive.
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pentathlon1603
quinquertium1603
pentathlon1899
decathlon1912
biathlon1958
tetrathlon1959
triathlon1973
heptathlon1977
iron man1979
1912 Times 16 July 13/1 The Decathlon was brought to a close to-day, the events to be decided being the pole jump, throwing the javelin..and 1,500 metres flat race.
1920 Glasgow Herald 23 Aug. 10 In the stadium proper most of the morning was given up to a succession of Decathlon events, including hurdles, throwing the discus, and pole jump.
1928 Daily Tel. 6 Nov. 19/4 The Springboks' Decathlon champion..broke down.
1970 Encycl. Brit. VII. 154/2 Similar to the decathlon is the all-around championship of the U.S. Amateur Athletic Union.
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deˈcathlete n.
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pentathlete1952
decathlete1968
biathlete1972
triathlete1982
heptathlete1983
1968 Evening Standard 9 Aug. 30/5 Britain's leading decathlete.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1933; most recently modified version published online September 2018).
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