What Makes Olympic Decathlon Athletes So Special?
Kevin Oldroyd July 14, 2016 08:29:02
The gold medalist in the Olympic decathlon is considered the world’s greatest athlete, but what makes them so special? The word for decathlon is of Greek origin, meaning “feat.” That’s exactly what competing in this Olympic event is, a tremendous feat. Since 1912 the winner of the Olympic decathlon is considered the “world’s greatest athlete.” […]