Zehnkämpfer

decathlete

noun TSAYN-kemp-fer Rare

Usage Note

Zehnkämpfer is the athlete who competes in the Zehnkampf (decathlon), a two-day contest of ten track-and-field events. The decathlon winner is traditionally nicknamed König der Athleten (king of the athletes). Feminine: Zehnkämpferin.

Examples

"Der Zehnkämpfer erzielte mit 8500 Punkten eine neue persönliche Bestleistung."

Natural Translation

The decathlete achieved a new personal best with 8500 points.

Literal Translation

The decathlete achieved with 8500 points a new personal best-performance.

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