Track And Field Terminology

noun a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events

• The athlete trained rigorously for the decathlon event in the upcoming sports competition.
• I heard John is competing in the decathlon next week, he must be really fit.
• Did you see that dude crush the decathlon? He's a beast!
• Life sometimes feels like a decathlon, with multiple challenges to overcome in different areas.

noun a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole to propel themselves over a high bar

• The athlete excelled in the pole vault event, setting a new personal record.
• Did you see that amazing pole vault at the track meet?
• That pole vault was lit, bro!
• In order to succeed, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith like in a pole vault.