All the Track and Field Events

The men's decathlon is a two-day, ten-event contest that places a premium on stamina and on versatility of athletic talent. The events are, in order, the 100-m dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400-m run, 110-m high hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500-m run. The athlete's performance in the various events is rated against an ideal score of 10,000 points. The highest point total determines the winner. The events in the women's heptathlon, also a two-day event, are the 100-m hurdles, shot put, high jump, long jump, 200-m run, 800-m run, and the javelin throw.