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decathlete

American

[dih-kath-leet] / dɪˈkæθ lit /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of decathlete

1965–70; blend of decathlon and athlete

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

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 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

Obrand responded that Wagner was a decathlete in the 1919 Olympics who ran for France.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2021

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