Heptathlon vs. Decathlon

Heptathlon vs. Decathlon — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Heptathlon and Decathlon

Heptathlonnoun

(athletics) An athletic contest comprising seven events; contested mostly by women, for whom this is an Olympic sport.

Decathlonnoun

An athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days.

Decathlonnoun

A contest in science and math proving skill.

Decathlonnoun

an athletic contest consisting of ten different events

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