A decathlon is a sporting event. It has ten track and field events. The combined events are: 100 meters , 400 meters, 1500 meters, 110 meters hurdles , long jump , high jump , pole vault , discus throw , javelin throw and shot put .

The word decathlon comes from the Greek language . It has two parts; δ?κα ( deka , meaning "ten") and ?θλο? ( athlos , or ?θλον, athlon , meaning "feat").

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