When it comes to athletics, women have made great strides in breaking barriers and participating in a wide range of events. However, there are still a few events where women do not typically compete at the highest levels.

One such event is the decathlon, which is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. While women do compete in the heptathlon, which is a similar event consisting of seven events, the decathlon is not typically open to female athletes at major competitions.

Another event that women do not typically participate in is the 50km race walk. Race walking is a discipline within the sport of athletics where athletes must maintain contact with the ground at all times and the supporting leg must be straightened from the moment of first contact with the ground until the leg is in the vertical position. While women do compete in the 20km race walk, the 50km distance is not typically open to female athletes at major competitions.

Finally, women do not typically participate in the 50km and 100km ultra-marathons. Ultra-marathons are races longer than the traditional 26.2-mile marathon distance and can range from 50km to 100 miles or more. While women do compete in ultra-marathons, the 50km and 100km distances are not typically open to female athletes at major competitions.

While there are still a few events where women do not typically compete at the highest levels, the overall trend in athletics is towards greater inclusivity and equality for female athletes. As more opportunities open up for women in sports, we may see changes in which events women are able to participate in at the highest levels.

In conclusion, the decathlon, 50km race walk, and 50km and 100km ultra-marathons are three athletics events where women do not typically participate at the highest levels. However, as the world of athletics continues to evolve, we may see changes in which events are open to female athletes in the future.

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