The men's decathlon at the 2010 European Athletics Championships in Barcelona delivered one of the closest title battles in the event's history. France's Romain Barras claimed European gold with 8453 points, holding off a determined challenge from
Leonid Andreyev won the decathlon at the 2002 World Junior Championships in Kingston with 7693 points, just 16 ahead of France’s Nadir El Fassi. Finland’s Mikko Halvari took bronze with 7587. The competition was held on 16–17 July with a 6
The decathlon at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, delivered a thrilling battle for the podium. Czech star Roman Šebrle successfully defended his continental crown with 8526 points, but the closest contest
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