heptathlon
nounUK /hɛpˈtæθlɒn/
US /hɛpˈtæθlɑːn/
A heptathlon is a sports contest with seven different events.
She trained hard for the heptathlon and won a medal.
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2. A women's track and field competition consisting of seven events over two days.
The heptathlon includes hurdles, high jump, shot put, and running races.
3. Any contest or series involving seven parts or stages.
The school held a heptathlon of seven fun challenges.
4. The set of seven events in such a competition.
Coaches analyzed each heptathlon to plan her training.