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
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
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