Romain Barras won European decathlon gold in Barcelona 2010 with a personal best of 8453 points and claimed that year’s IAAF World Combined Events Challenge title. The French decathlete also won Universiade gold in Daegu 2003 and Mediterranean
France’s Romain Barras secured the decathlon title at the 2003 Summer Universiade in Daegu with 8196 points, edging Estonia’s Indrek Turi (8122) by 74 points. Russia’s Nikolai Tishchenko claimed bronze with 7911, ahead of compatriot Nikolai
Estonia swept to the men’s team title at the 2010 European Cup Combined Events Super League in Tallinn, finishing 1004 points clear of Russia, with France third. Romain Barras won the decathlon with 8313 points ahead of home favourites Mikk
Romain Barras broke the 8000 ‐point barrier for the first time to win the decathlon at the 2003 European Cup Combined Events Super League in Bressanone on 5–6 July. His 8008 points helped France secure the men’s team title, 181 points
Estonia has a deserved image of an e-country, but only a few know that one of the first to conquer the world in this field was Decathlon 2000! Being the best in your field is a very inspiring goal. Even small things can be big if you have knowledge and enthusiasm - Raul Rebane, communication consultant