mångkamp

Mångkamp is a Swedish term for decathlon or heptathlon, which are combined athletic events. These multi-discipline contests test a range of athletic skills. In track and field, the men's decathlon consists of ten events contested over two days, typically including 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400 meters on the first day, followed by 110 meters hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500 meters on the second day. The women's equivalent is the heptathlon, comprising seven events contested over two days, usually including 100 meters hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200 meters on the first day, followed by long jump, javelin throw, and 800 meters on the second day.

Points are awarded for performance in each event, and the athlete with the highest total score across all events wins. Mångkamp events require athletes to possess a broad spectrum of athletic abilities, including speed, strength, endurance, and technical proficiency in various disciplines. Training for mångkamp involves developing and maintaining fitness and skill in all the constituent events, making it a demanding and comprehensive test of athletic all-aroundness. The term is primarily used in Swedish-speaking contexts when referring to these combined athletic events.