What is a Decathlete?!

Since I was in 8th grade, I've been competing in the decathlon. Most of you may think of the decathlon as the "Academic Decathlon," but Im not really that strong academically. What I really do is run... alot. The Decathlon is a track event that consist of ten events back to back. The event takes place in two days, competing in five events those two day. These are the following events I have to do in order to complete the Decathlon:

100 meter run: This event is a quick and fast race. It is only 100 meters long, but you have to be fast and strong so that you can finish well in the race.

Long Jump: This event is in the name. You need to jump as far as you can. This event consist of good technique and understanding. The person that jumps the furthest takes the first place.

Shot-put: This event requires the use of a 16 pound ball. With strength and power, you need to throw the ball as far as you can.

High Jump: Just as the name says, you need to jump as high as you can. The higher you jump, the better you do.

400 meter run: This event is 400 meters long. The event can be easy, but it requires a lot of strength and endurance.


110 High Hurdles: This is a 110 meter run with ten barriers that block the lane. In order to do well in this event, you have to have strong technique and a strong body.

Discus: This event requires the use of a weighted disk. With great technique and understanding, you need to throw the disc as far as you can.

Pole- vault: This event requires the best technique. Many people are afraid of this event because it requires the use of using a pole to fling yourself over a bar.

Javelin: The javelin is a long spear that you have to try to throw as far as you can.

1500 meter run: This event is the toughest event in my opinion. It is a race that is 100 meters less than a mile. It requires great endurance and a strong mentality.