decathlete
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of decathlete
Example Sentences
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Warburton is a former decathlete who was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition six years ago and only made his first race start in February 2025.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
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
Or, ‘I didn’t get to tell Tori how I felt,’” said retired decathlete Trey Hardee, who has struggled with mental health issues of his own.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
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
She is one of the most famous names in the race thanks to her history as a former Olympic decathlete and reality television star who publicly shared that she was transgender six years ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2021
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