heptathlonnoun [ C ]
uk/hepˈtæθ.lɒn/us/hepˈtæθ.lɑːn/a competition in which athletes compete in seven sports events
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heptathlete
noun [ C ] uk/hepˈtæθ.liːt/us/hepˈtæθ.liːt/