What is the final event in the women's heptathlon?

What is the final event in the women’s heptathlon? The answer is the 800 metres.

The standard women’s heptathlon is held over two days and contains seven events. Day one consists of the 100 metres hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200 metres. Day two begins with the long jump, continues with the javelin throw and finishes with the 800 metres.

The 800 metres is a two-lap race on a standard outdoor track, making it a demanding conclusion after six events. Competitors are ranked by their combined points, not simply by who wins the final race. A fast 800-metre performance can change the overall standings, especially when athletes begin the event separated by only a small number of points.

The heptathlon became the main women’s combined event in the early 1980s, replacing the five-event pentathlon at major championships. The javelin and 800 metres were among the additions that helped create the modern seven-event format.