The decathlon is an athletic contest consisting of ten track and field events. Events are held over two consecutive days.  Performance is judged on a point system in each event based upon a universal scale.  Historically, the winner of a decathlon was considered to be the greatest athlete.  Decathlons are of Greek origin.

Decathlon-   10 events in two days

100 Meter dash

Long Jump

High Jump

Shot Put

Pole Vault

110 Meter High Hurdles

400 Meter Dash

Discus

Javelin

1500 Meter Run

(Gabe Schwartz at the USATF Maine Championship)