1. athletes who compete in the decathlon, a track and field event consisting of ten different competitions

Examples

• The decathletes trained for months to prepare for the Olympic trials.
• Only the most versatile decathletes can excel in both running and field events.
• The coach worked with several decathletes to improve their pole vaulting technique.
• Decathletes must be skilled in sprinting, distance running, jumping, and throwing.
• The world’s best decathletes gathered for the international championship.
• Young decathletes often struggle with the shot put and discus events.