The 2012 Decathlon is a two-day event consisting of ten events. In 1912, Jim Thorpe won the gold.
Who will win this year? Click here to view the schedule.

Author Kate Buford recently published an article about Thorpe on The Daily Beast titled "The Most Wonderful Athlete in the World: Jim Thorpe's Story."

Her book, Native American Son, is in the running to be CBC's all-time favorite track and field book. 

Vote for Kate until Aug. 12 on CBC Books' Summer Sports Showdown.