Meaning of the word heptathlon in English

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heptathlon

US /hepˈtæθ.lɑːn/
UK /hepˈtæθ.lɒn/
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Noun

an athletic contest comprising seven different events for women, including 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter dash, long jump, javelin throw, and 800-meter run

Example:
She trained for years to compete in the heptathlon at the Olympics.
The final event of the heptathlon is the 800-meter run.