Heptathlon: meaning, definitions and examples
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heptathlon
[ หhษp.tรฆฮธ.lษn ]
athletic competition
The heptathlon is a track and field combined events contest made up of seven events. It is primarily contested by female athletes in international competition. Over two consecutive days, competitors participate in the following events: 100 meters hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 meters, long jump, javelin throw, and 800 meters. The scores from each event are combined to determine the overall winner. The heptathlon tests a wide range of physical skills including speed, strength, and endurance.
Synonyms
athletic contest, seven-event competition, track and field.
Examples of usage
- She trained hard for the heptathlon championship.
- The heptathlon requires versatility and stamina.
- After completing the heptathlon, she felt accomplished.
- Heptathlon events are exhausting but rewarding.
Translations
Translations of the word "heptathlon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น heptatlo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคชเฅเคเฅเคฅเคฒเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Siebenkampf
๐ฎ๐ฉ heptathlon
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะตะฟัะฐัะปะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ heptatlon
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฟในใญใณ
๐ซ๐ท heptathlon
๐ช๐ธ heptatlรณn
๐น๐ท heptatlon
๐ฐ๐ท ํตํ์ฌ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุจุชุงุซููู
๐จ๐ฟ heptatlon
๐ธ๐ฐ heptatlon
๐จ๐ณ ไธ้กนๅ จ่ฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ heptatlon
๐ฎ๐ธ heptatlon
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะตะฟัะฐัะปะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแขแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ heptatlon
๐ฒ๐ฝ heptatlรณn
Etymology
The term 'heptathlon' comes from the ancient Greek word 'hepta', meaning 'seven', combined with 'athlon' which means 'contest'. The modern heptathlon was introduced to women's athletics in 1981, though men have had a similar event known as the decathlon since the early 20th century. The first women's heptathlon in Olympic competition took place at the 1988 Seoul games. The event was developed to showcase female athletes' versatility and capability in multiple disciplines, reflecting a growing recognition of women in sports. The heptathlon encompasses a diverse range of skills, and its structure allows for a comprehensive assessment of an athlete's overall ability.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,492, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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