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How many events are there in a decathlon?

10

Background

The decathlon is made up of ten events. Among them are sprint, long jump, high jump and javelin throw. The contest runs over two days. The winner is often called the best all-around athlete in the world. Even the ancient Greeks knew a similar multi-event contest.

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