Heptathlon

A heptathlon is a sportive contest made up of 7 events. The term "heptathlon" usually refers to an athletic (track and field) event, consisting of:

• 100 m hurdles
• long jump
• high jump
• 200 m
• shot put
• javelin throw
• 800 m

Heptathlon is for women only, men compete in decathlon.

In each event, the athlete scores points according to the marks achieved. The athlete accumulating the highest number of points wins the competition.

Famous heptathloners:

• Jackie Joyner-Kersee
• Carolina Klüft
• Eunice Barber

Links:

• Heptathlon point calculator