A heptathlon has seven events.

Quick Scoop: Heptathlon Basics

  • A heptathlon is a combined track-and-field competition made up of seven events over two days.
  • It is traditionally contested by women at major championships like the Olympics and World Championships.

The 7 Events (In Order)

Day 1: Explosive start

  1. 100 m hurdles
  1. High jump
  1. Shot put
  1. 200 m sprint

Day 2: Power plus endurance

  1. Long jump
  1. Javelin throw
  1. 800 m run

Each performance scores points using standard formulas, and the athlete with the highest total after all seven events wins.

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