decathlete

noun

de·​cath·​lete di-ˈkath-ˌlēt 

: an athlete who competes in the decathlon

Examples of decathlete in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The legendary decathlete who climbed 99 steps to light the cauldron at the Coliseum in 1984 just begged Wasserman not to repeat the punishing path. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

One of the most underrated stories in CSF athletics is its remarkable ability to recruit, nurture and spring standout decathletes on the Big West — and elsewhere. — Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026

Heptathlete Jenna Fee Feyerabend of San Diego State and decathlete Sam Betz of UC San Diego scored victories over the weekend as Tritons, Aztecs and track and field athletes from Mesa College dominated the 47th annual Aztec Invitational. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

For example, there’s a foot chase in the sequel where Monaghan’s former decathlete character outpaces him by a wide margin in an alleyway. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

blend of decathlon and athlete

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above