heptathlete

noun

hep·​tath·​lete hep-ˈtath-ˌlēt How to pronounce heptathlete (audio)
: an athlete who competes in a heptathlon

Examples of heptathlete in a Sentence

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His mother, Gry Marita Braut, is a teacher and former heptathlete. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 June 2026 But his mother, Helena Duplantis, the former Swedish heptathlete, had tips for him, too. — Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024 The Olympian and World Championship silver medalist is a superstar heptathlete who’s headed for the women’s long hurdles. — Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 And heptathlete Jenna Fee Feyerabend scored in two individual events of her specialty. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heptathlete

Word History

Etymology

blend of heptathlon and athlete

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heptathlete was in 1981

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“Heptathlete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heptathlete. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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