Hans van Alphen won the 2011 Talence Decastar with 8200 points, narrowly defeating Mikk Pahapill and Eelco Sintnicolaas in one of the closest finishes in the meeting's history.
After an exciting competition in the best conditions and a great atmosphere, the reigning world champion Trey Hardee celebrated his first victory at the traditional Hypomeeting in Götzis with a best performance of 8689 points
The discipline and training applied by decathletes have always been regarded by me as the ultimate in athletic dedication. Whilst it is of course always a huge honour for any decathlete to achieve the ultimate status of World Champion, I cannot help but regard all those who dedicate themselves to this most gruelling of athletic disciplines as Champions - unknown person