WorldAugust 18, 2026

heptathlon

hep-TATH-lun

Definition

A track and field athletic competition for women consisting of seven different events.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hepta' meaning seven and 'athlon' meaning contest. The term was adopted into modern English to describe this specific multi-event competition.

In the news

The article uses the word to highlight Kate O'Connor's successful performance in the heptathlon at the European championships, marking a key achievement for Irish athletics.

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