What is a Decathlon? All details explained! | The Rookie's Guide to Sports

Think the decathlon is just ten random track and field events? Think again.

In this episode of The Rookie’s Guide to Sports, we break down everything beginners need to know about the decathlon — the ultimate test of speed, strength, and endurance across two intense days. 🏃‍♂️

Whether you’re watching the Olympics or learning how scoring actually works, this guide covers the essentials:

What the ten decathlon events are and how they’re organized

How the scoring system works using official World Athletics formulas

Why points differ between running, jumping, and throwing events

Real examples showing how performances convert into points

What it takes to be crowned the world’s best all-around athlete

By the end, you’ll understand exactly how decathlon scoring works — and why consistency across every event is the key to victory. 🥇

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