answersLogoWhite

0

the prefix "dec" means ten, so i would say that an athlete participates in ten different events.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

FranFran
I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.
Chat with Fran
JordanJordan
Looking for a career mentor? I've seen my fair share of shake-ups.
Chat with Jordan
BeauBeau
You're doing better than you think!
Chat with Beau
More answers

There are ten events in an Olympic Decathlon. Some of the events include running, shooting a rifle, bicycling, and swimming. The decathlon takes two days for all of the events to be finished.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
User Avatar

A decathlete takes part, or competes, in ten events. These events are as a whole refer to as a decathlon.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
User Avatar

There are ten events in a decathlon. Because deca means ten so it's ten events. That's the root word for decathlon.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
User Avatar

10 events.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
User Avatar

10

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How many events are in decathlon?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp