decathletes

/dɪˈkæθliːts/
noun
  1. Plural of decathlete; athletes who compete in the decathlon.
    • The decathletes gathered at the starting line for the first event of the competition.
    • Many decathletes consider the 1500 meters the most challenging event because it comes last.
    • The training schedule for decathletes includes practice in running, jumping, and throwing every week.
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