Summary
The decathlon tests athletes across ten different track and field events, and Singh's performance earned him third place overall.
Key Points
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Tejaswin Singh won a bronze (third place) medal in the decathlon.
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The decathlon consists of ten distinct athletic events, combining speed, strength, and endurance.
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This milestone was achieved at the Commonwealth Games, a major international sporting event.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsdecathlon
a combined competition of ten track and field events, including sprints, jumps, throws, and distance runs
bronze
the award given for finishing third in a competition
Commonwealth Games
an international multi‑sport event involving athletes from countries that were formerly part of the British Empire
athlete
a person who trains and competes in sports
discipline
a specific type or category of sport
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