The Men's Olympic decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. Which of these events takes place on the first day of competition?
The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not by the position achieved. The decathlon is contested mainly by male athletes, while female athletes typically compete in the heptathlon.
The Olympic decathlon is divided into a two-day competition, with the track and field events held in the order below. Traditionally, all decathletes who finish the event, rather than just the winner or medal winning athletes, do a round of honour together after the competition.
Day 1:
- 100 metres
- Long jump
- Shot put
- High jump
- 400 metres
Day 2:
- 110 metres hurdles
- Discus throw
- Pole vault
- Javelin throw
- 1500 metres
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Howard Groopman
Should have gone with 400 meters because I knew the 2nd day includes the 1500.
Ken Putnam
Orlando Giménez,
Doesn't ask which is the first event
Asks which of the options is on the first day
Orlando Giménez
Day 1:
100 metres
Long jump
Shot put
High jump
400 metres
100 metres is first and do not appear on the options.
janellejaworski
Oh 400 metres sorry my mistake.
Sue Grayson
Spencer, Why dumb? Only sports enthusiasts, which not all of us are, would know the answer.