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Decathlon

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Lidia Moreno Gonzalez Albo
Lidia Moreno Gonzalez Albo

The document discusses the decathlon, a track and field event consisting of 10 events that is usually competed over two days. It is made up of various running, jumping, and throwing events. The decathlon requires athletes to demonstrate a wide variety of physical abilities and is often referred to as a test of overall athletic ability.

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Decathlon
The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin.
The decathlon is contested mainly by male athletes, while female athletes typically compete in the heptathlon.
Decathlon
The vast majority of international and top level men's decathlons are divided into a two-day competition, with the track and field events held in the order below.
Traditionally, the title of "World's Greatest Athlete" has been given to the man who wins the Olympic decathlon.
Decathlon

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  • 2. The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin.
  • 3. The decathlon is contested mainly by male athletes, while female athletes typically compete in the heptathlon.
  • 5. The vast majority of international and top level men's decathlons are divided into a two-day competition, with the track and field events held in the order below.
  • 6. Traditionally, the title of "World's Greatest Athlete" has been given to the man who wins the Olympic decathlon.