The Olympic Decathlon is a test of strength, endurance and overall athletic ability. But what exactly is this 10-event performance all about? The decathlon is the athletic competition. The most known decathlete was Bruce Jenner who set a world record of 8,616 points in 1972. The name comes from the Greek word “deca-“, meaning 10 and “athlon” meaning contest. […]<\/p>\n
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