Definitions

1. noun

A variant of the decathlon, consisting of six events: the 100m, 400m, 110m hurdles, high jump, long jump, and javelin throw, typically for women, or six events for athletes with a physical disability.

“She was a strong contender for the upcoming hexathlon championships.”

2. noun

A six-event variant of the decathlon, consisting of the 100m, 400m, 110m hurdles, high jump, long jump, and javelin throw.

“The hexathlon is a six-event version of the traditional decathlon.”