By: LCF Staff
The highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Summer Games are set to be held from July 26-August 11. This year, the games are hosted by the beautiful city of Paris, France. While there are many sports represented at the games, such as fencing, diving and equestrian sports, there are some sports that stand out as marquis events, draw greater audiences and tend to run in prime time.
To celebrate the elite Olympic athletes and their athletic and professional journeys, the Loyola Center for Fitness is hosting its own summer decathlon from July 26-August 11. The decathlon events are representative of its Olympic counterparts. Participants have the opportunity to do swimming events, sporting events, weight training and more as they go for gold this summer.
Of the 15 events total, members will have two weeks to complete at least 10 of the events included in the decathlon. Members who wish to participate will receive a “Decath-a-card” listing the “events” in our games. As each member completes one of the events, they will have a staff member sign their card. If you complete 10 of the events, bring your Decath-a-card to the Member Services desk and you will receive a medal.
Decathlon Event | Olympic Event |
Swimming/Walking Laps | Swimming |
Aqua Aerobics | Synchronized Swimming |
Running/Walking on Track | Track and Field |
Box Jumps | Track and Field |
Axe Throw | Archery |
Zumba | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
Shooting Baskets | Basketball |
Playing Volleyball | Volleyball |
Playing Pickleball | Table Tennis |
Pilates | Gymnastics |
Group Power | Weight Lifting |
Weight Training | Olympic Lifting |
Rowing Machine | Crew |
Spin Bikes | Velodrome |
Tai Chi | Judo, Tae Kwon Do |
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in our Summer Decathlon and train like the best!
For more information, please call (708) 327-2348 or visit the Member Services desk.
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