Heptathlon

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An athletic contest usually limited to women in which each contestant participates in the following seven track and field events: 200-meter and 800-meter runs, 100-meter hurdles, shot put, javelin throw, high jump, and long jump.
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  • n. an athletic contest comprising seven events; contested mostly by women, for whom this is an Olympic sport.
  • Word Usage
    "The Sea Rays heptathlon, which is one of the top competitions of the season for multi-events, is comprised of many women who are NCAA qualifiers."
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