decathlon, which was born in 1912, consists of the 100-meter run, 400-meter run, 1500-meter run, 110-meter high hurdles
high hurdles
The standard sprint or short hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard number of steps to the first hurdle should be 8. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women. Each of these races is run over ten hurdles and they are all Olympic events.
, javelin throw, discus throw, shot put, pole vault, high jump, and long jump.
What is the meaning of men's decathlon?
decathlon | American Dictionary
decathlon. noun [ C ] us. /dɪˈkæθ·lɑn/ a competition in which male athletes compete in ten sporting events over two days.
Does decathlon mean fast?
decathlon Add to list Share. A track and field event that includes ten separate competitions is called a decathlon. If you want to compete in a decathlon, you need to be very strong as well as a fast runner.
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