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What does a heptathlon consist of?

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There are two versions of the heptathlon, one contested outdoors mainly by women and one contested indoors mainly by men.

Woman's Heptathlon:

First Day: 100 meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 meter dash
Second Day: long jump, javelin throw, 800 meter run

Men's Heptathlon:

First Day: 60 meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump
Second Day: 60 meter hurdles, pole vault, 1000 meter run

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