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The events and the points

  1. Which events make up the decathlon and the heptathlon, and in what order?The men's decathlon is ten events over two days: 100 m, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400 m, then 110 m hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1500 m.
  2. How are points given in a combined event?Every performance is turned into points using World Athletics' scoring tables.
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