Hexathlon

/hɛksˈæθlɑn/ noun

Definition

An athletic competition consisting of six different events.

Etymology

From Greek 'hexa-' (six) and 'athlon' (contest, from 'athlos' meaning struggle or contest). Modern sporting terminology.

Kelly Says

While the decathlon (ten events) gets all the fame, hexathlons are serious competitions in many countries—the athlete who excels at six different sports might be more versatile than a decathlete who specializes!

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