heptathlon
noun
hep·tath·lon hep-ˈtath-lən 
-ˌlän,
nonstandard -ˈta-thə-
: a 7-event athletic contest
specifically : a composite contest for female athletes that consists of the 100-meter hurdles, the high jump, the shot put, the 200-meter dash, the long jump, the javelin throw, and the 800-meter run
Example Sentences
She won a gold medal in the heptathlon.
Recent Examples on the Web The first American to medal in heptathlon since Shelia Burrell’s bronze in 2001, Hall posted a personal best score of 6,755 points to hold off Poland’s Adrianna Sulek (6,672) to reach the podium. 
oregonlive, 18 July 2022 The evening session will see the finals of the women’s triple jump and women’s 1,500 meters, as well as the conclusion of the heptathlon. oregonlive, 18 July 2022 Cano, a senior, was the Great Northwest Athletic Conference champion in the heptathlon in the spring. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2022 Georgia Ellenwood won the women's outdoor heptathlon for UW in 2018, and Kelsey Card won the outdoor discus two years earlier. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2022 The girls complete the heptathlon with the long jump, javelin throw and the 800-meter run. Al.com Reports, al, 16 May 2022 Senior Elena Cano finished strong in her seventh and final event of the competition to finish 12th in the heptathlon. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2022 In women’s events, Purdue transfer Rebecca Coan (Bishop Chatard) of Butler won the heptathlon with a career best of 5,445 points – also the best since realignment. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2022 Rounding out the top five in the heptathlon are Makenzie Harris of Austin in third (2782), Angelica Vines of Vestavia Hills (2775) and Brooklynn Kirksey of Helena (2449). Al.com Reports, al, 16 May 2022 See More
oregonlive, 18 July 2022 The evening session will see the finals of the women’s triple jump and women’s 1,500 meters, as well as the conclusion of the heptathlon. oregonlive, 18 July 2022 Cano, a senior, was the Great Northwest Athletic Conference champion in the heptathlon in the spring. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2022 Georgia Ellenwood won the women's outdoor heptathlon for UW in 2018, and Kelsey Card won the outdoor discus two years earlier. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2022 The girls complete the heptathlon with the long jump, javelin throw and the 800-meter run. Al.com Reports, al, 16 May 2022 Senior Elena Cano finished strong in her seventh and final event of the competition to finish 12th in the heptathlon. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 2 June 2022 In women’s events, Purdue transfer Rebecca Coan (Bishop Chatard) of Butler won the heptathlon with a career best of 5,445 points – also the best since realignment. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 15 May 2022 Rounding out the top five in the heptathlon are Makenzie Harris of Austin in third (2782), Angelica Vines of Vestavia Hills (2775) and Brooklynn Kirksey of Helena (2449). Al.com Reports, al, 16 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
hept- + -athlon (as in decathlon)
First Known Use
1977, in the meaning defined above
heptathlon
noun
as in pentathlon
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- pentathlon
- decathlon
- triathlon
- biathlon
- tournament
- meet
- athletics
- tourney
- competition
- matchup
- event
- contest
- championship
- bout
- scrimmage
- sweepstakes
- game
- sport
- sweep-stake
- final
- semifinal
- tussle
- skirmish
- struggle
- battle
- conflict
- match
- marathon
- open
- derby
- race
- outing
- tug-of-war
- national(s)
- gymkhana
- field day
- nightcap
- play-off
- ultramarathon
- round
- heat
- set
- run