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DécaNation is an annual track and field meeting organized by the French Athletics Federation (Fédération Française d'Athlétisme) since 2005. The competition comprises national teams of athletes competing in a decathlon, with each athlete competing in their specialised event to score points for their respective countries.〔(DecaNation : Russia over France ). IAAF (2005-09-04). Retrieved on 2010-09-12.〕 The first five editions took place at the Stade Charléty in Paris, but in 2010 it was held at Annecy, in 2011 at Nice and in 2012 it will be at Albi. It is sponsored by SEAT and is referred to as the SEAT DecaNation. ==Format== * 100 metres * 400 metres * 100 metre hurdles / 110 metre hurdles * 1500 metres * long jump * high jump * pole vault * shot put * discus throw * javelin throw From 2009 edition on there were also competitions in non-classic events of the decathlon program. * 800 metres * 3000 metres steeplechase * Hammer throw DécaNation is a competition for national teams, who battle it through the ten classic events of the decathlon program. There are 8 participating countries. Each country fields 20 athletes, 1 man and 1 woman per discipline. The concept is summarized in the promotional tagline ''L'Athlé Devient un Sport d'Equipe'', that is, ''Athletics are Now a Team Sport''. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「DécaNation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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