decathletes

Versatile track competitors

Decathletes are athletes who compete in the decathlon, a grueling track-and-field event combining ten disciplines over two days: sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and a distance run.

The event tests all-around athletic ability, and decathletes are often called the world's greatest athletes.

Olympic decathletes train year-round for their ten events.

versatility

all-around

Capable in many domains

multitalentedHaving diverse abilities
adaptableAble to adjust readily
well-roundedDeveloped in many areas

athletic · multidisciplinary · balanced · polyvalent

events

track

Path or monitored route

fieldArea of specialty
javelinThrowing spear for sport
pole-vaultLeap using flexible rod

high-jump · discus · hurdles · sprints · 1500m · 100m · 400m · heptathlon · pentathlon · scoring

endurance

stamina

Capacity for sustained effort

resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
tenacityPersistent grip or resolve

grit · determination · toughness · fortitude · energy · persistence · willpower · focus · composure

competition

Olympics

Global athletic contest

gamesOrganized competitive activities
goldElement seventy-nine
medalistCompetition award recipient

podium · stadium · championships · qualifying · heats · finals · meet · medals · ceremony · flagbearer

training

coach

One who instructs

conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
periodizationDivision into distinct periods
techniqueSkilled way of performing

drills · strength · speed · agility · recovery · nutrition · cross-training · regimen · preparation · discipline

decathletes

all-around

track

stamina

Olympics

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