decathlon

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈkaθlɒn, -lən/

noun

  • an athletic event taking place over two days, in which each competitor takes part in the same prescribed ten events (100 metres sprint, long jump, shot-put, high jump, 400 metres, 110 metres hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1,500 metres).

Derivatives

decathlete

Pronunciation: /-liːt/
noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from deca- 'ten' + Greek athlon 'contest'