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heptathlon

American

[hep-tath-luhn, ‑lon] / hɛpˈtæθ lən, ‑lɒn /

noun

an athletic contest for women comprising seven different track-and-field events and won by the contestant amassing the highest total score.

heptathlon British

/ hɛpˈtæθlɒn /

noun

an athletic contest for women in which each athlete competes in seven different events

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Derived Forms

heptathlete

noun

Etymology

Origin of heptathlon

First recorded in 1985–90; hept- ( def. ) + (dec)athlon

Example Sentences

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson shared bronze in a dramatic heptathlon finale on Saturday.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

Among those granted honours were TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh, who was appointed CBE, and reigning world heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson, who became an MBE.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

Johnson-Thompson, who ended her wait for an Olympic medal with heptathlon silver at Paris 2024, is entered in the 60m hurdles and shot put events at Utilita Arena.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Team GB's Katarina Johnson-Thompson tells BBC Sport the way she performed during her silver-medal winning heptathlon at Paris 2024 makes her feel she has "longevity" in the event.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2024

Watch the highlights from Katarina Johnson-Thompson's silver medal-winning performance across two days in the women's heptathlon at the Paris Olympics.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

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