Multi-Events
Purpose
Explain how combined events such as the decathlon, heptathlon, pentathlon, and indoor heptathlon are structured in 2Timer.
What a Multi-Event Is
A multi-event is a parent competition made up of several scored sub-events.
Examples:
- decathlon
- heptathlon
- pentathlon
- men’s indoor heptathlon
The athlete is competing in the combined event, but each discipline still produces its own result.
Setup Model in 2Timer
Typical setup:
- Create a parent event with discipline set to Multi-event.
- Create each scored sub-event separately.
- Link each sub-event to the parent multi-event.
- Make sure the same athlete set is represented consistently across the sub-events.
This parent/sub-event structure is what lets 2Timer keep both the per-discipline results and the overall combined standing.
How Scoring Works
Each sub-event result is converted to points using the appropriate scoring tables.
The athlete’s total combined points across all linked sub-events determine the overall placing in the multi-event.
Practical Considerations
- Each sub-event still needs the right discipline.
- Running sub-events may still need heats or lane handling.
- Field sub-events still use field-series result entry where appropriate.
- The combined-event output depends on the linked sub-events being complete and accurate.