SportsAugust 28, 2026
heptathlete
HEP-tath-leet
Definition
An athlete who competes in a heptathlon, a track and field contest consisting of seven different events.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'hepta' (seven) and 'athlos' (contest), referring to the multi-sport nature of the event.
In the news
The article mentions Haaland's mother was an elite heptathlete to illustrate his athletic family background and the environment in which he developed his professional habits.
Inside the freshly-shaved head of Erling Haaland: ‘His strength is not seeing everything in black or white’
Read the full article ↗The New York Times