The 10-event decathlon and seven-event heptathlon are the ulimate challenges on the track.

Grueling competition only for best Warwick — Tim Marion ran the gamut of emotions with his first decathlon. At first, he was nervous embarking on the two-day stretch. Halfway through the 10-event… ...

In the case of the decathlon and heptathlon, that has resulted in decades of undervaluing throwing while overvaluing short-distance running, which in turn has resulted in top decathletes and ...

The highlight of the day came in high jump as Austell improved by 2 1/2 inches posting a new lifetime best in the event of 1.91/6-3 1/4 to add 723 more points to his total.

The gold medal winner of the Olympic decathlon is often dubbed "the best athlete in the world," and for good reason — these athletes compete in 10 track and field events over two days, requiring ...

The gold medal winner of the Olympic decathlon is often dubbed "the best athlete in the world," and for good reason — these athletes compete in 10 track and field events over two days, requiring ...