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The Decathlon is an event in Track and Field that consists of ten different disciplines. The event is held over two consecutive days and the winner is determined by a combined performance in all. Performance is judged by a point system in each event, not by the position achieved.
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Decathlon sports attained Olympic status at the 1912 Olympic games held at Stockholm. The winner of the decathlon is titled the world’s greatest athlete for the year. Jim Thrope won the first decathlon Olympics title. The scores for each game are maintained according to the international performance table. A participant can win up to 1000 points in a particular event. The person who
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chalks up the highest scorewins the title. Additional points are awarded each time an athlete exceeds the established world record for any category event.
The Decathlon is the ultimate test of an athlete’s speed, strength, agility and endurance. The Decathlon is comprised of the following events -- 100-meters, 400-meters, 1500-meters, 110-meter high hurdles, javelin, discus, shot put, pole vault, high jump, and long jump. The decathletes need to stay concentrated and focused during the entire 10 events in order to win. The decathlon is an endeavor against time, distance, fatigue and endurance. In reality, a decathlon athlete competes against himself and the scoring table. It takes what coaches refer to as ‘decathlon mentality’ – an ability to remain keyed up for each attempt or race and stay focused throughout the ten events. A decathlon athlete tries to capitalize on his strengths to maximize the total score.
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