all-around event

noun
UK /ˌɔːl.əˈraʊnd ɪˈvent/
US /ˌɔːl.əˈraʊnd ɪˈvent/

A contest where you do many different things, not just one.

She won the all-around event by being good at running, jumping, and throwing.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A sports award given to the athlete with the best total score across several events.

He took home the all-around title after five strong performances.

3. A general category covering many skills rather than one specialty.

The camp offers an all-around event for kids who want to try lots of activities.

4. A competition format in which each participant competes in every part of the program.

The all-around event at the meet included vault, bars, beam, and floor.