HIGH POINT, N.C. - The winner of the Olympic decathlon is often dubbed the "World's Greatest Athlete." The 10-event journey is certainly one that requires immense skill, endurance and strength, and is one of the highlights of modern track & field competition.
Hear from redshirt-senior
Tristan Faure as he explains each event of the decathlon, as well as the tattoos he has that represent all of the events.
Decathlon Events (M)100m dash
Long jump
Shot put
High jump
400m dash
110m hurdles
Discus throw
Pole vault
Javelin throw
1500m run
Hepathlon Events (W)100m hurdles
High jump
Shot put
200m dash
Long jump
Javelin throw
800m run
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