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decathlete

American  
[dih-kath-leet] / dɪˈkæθ lit /

noun

  1. an athlete who takes part in or trains chiefly for a decathlon.


Etymology

Origin of decathlete

1965–70; blend of decathlon and athlete


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Among its champions were decathlete Daley Thompson, javelin thrower Tessa Sanderson, a young rower named Steve Redgrave, and 1,500m runner Seb Coe - who went to lead the World Athletics body.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024

Bunevacz is a former decathlete at the University of California, Los Angeles, and also competed for the Philippines in the 1990s.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022

His father had his own Olympic aspirations until a car accident cost him his left eye and caused injuries that forced him to give up being a decathlete.

From Fox News ● Dec. 28, 2021

But despite her celebrity as a former Olympic decathlete and member of a family that has become an American pop culture touchstone, Jenner’s fame failed to help her win over voters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2021

Reality television star and former Olympic decathlete Caitlyn Jenner came in at 1%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2021

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