1. plural of decathlon; athletic competitions consisting of ten track and field events

Examples

• The Olympic decathlons are among the most grueling competitions in track and field.
• He competed in three decathlons this season.
• The university hosts two decathlons each year for college athletes.
• Training for decathlons requires expertise in multiple disciplines.
• The world record holders in decathlons are considered the world’s greatest athletes.
• She watched several decathlons on television during the championships.