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What is a key difference between the decathlon and heptathlon?

1

Decathlon has 10 events, heptathlon has 7 events.

2

Decathlon is for women, heptathlon is for men.

3

Decathlon only includes running events.

4

Heptathlon is a field event only.

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Answer

A. Decathlon has 10 events, heptathlon has 7 events.

Solution:

The decathlon consists of 10 events primarily for men, while the heptathlon has 7 events, usually for women.

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