A heptathlon is a track and field combined events contest made up of seven events.
A heptathlon is a track and field combined events contest made up of seven events.
The name derives from the Greek hepta (seven) and athlon (contest).
A competitor in a heptathlon is referred to as a heptathlete.
The events are:
- 100m hurdles
- High jump
- Shot put
- 200m
- Long jump
- Javelin throw
- 800m
The heptathlon is an Olympic event for women, as an alternative to the 10-event men's decathlon.
