We all have heard of Biathlon, Triathlon but Decathlon seem like a lot of sports put together for an athlete to perform and excel on all of them. For the competition to take place, is necessary 2 days. Decathlon was intended to be a complete sport, this was the primary wish of its creator, Pierre de Coubertin. On the physical side - Swimming & Running are the basic disciplines; on the mental side – Shooting requires stress control and a precise technique; on the intellectual side – Fencing requires adaptability and intelligence; Riding an unknown horse requires a mix of adaptability, self-control and courage.
Here's the list of activities:
Running 100m
Long Jump
Shooting Put
High jump
Running 400m
Running Hurdle 110m
Discus
Pole vault
Javelin throw
Fencing
Swimming
Jumping ring
By Hosana Wittica
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