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U23 European Champs in Espoo: Markus Rooth took the decathlon gold
U23 European Champs in Espoo: Markus Rooth took the decathlon gold (0)
Sander Aae Skotheim came to the U23 European Championships as the Norwegian record holder and main favorite in the decathlon.
Instead, it was Markus Rooth who took the European Championship gold. His 8608 points is also a new Norwegian record. Skotheim had to settle for silver. He finished with 8561 points, which is 39 points behind his personal best.
Results of U23 European Championships Espoo 2023
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U23 European Championships Espoo 2023
The men’s decathlon at the 2023 European Athletics U23 Championships in Espoo, Finland, produced a high ‐quality competition and a memorable Norwegian one ‐two finish. Markus Rooth claimed the gold medal with 8608 points ahead of …
U23 European Championships Tallinn 2021
The men’s decathlon at the 2021 European Athletics U23 Championships in Tallinn was won by Germany’s Andreas Bechmann with 8142 points. Sven Roosen of the Netherlands claimed silver with 8056 points, while Norway’s Markus Rooth took bronze …
U23 European Championships all-time decathlon records and champions
The U23 European Championships historical archive showcases all-time decathlon records and champions, highlighting Europe’s best young talents and standout performances throughout history.
Markus Rooth
Markus Rooth won gold medal at the U23 European Championships in Espoo 2023. He won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the decathlon, the first gold medal for Norway in this event since 1920.
U23 European Championships Bydgoszcz 2003
The men’s decathlon at the 2003 European Athletics U23 Championships in Bydgoszcz saw Germany’s André Niklaus capture the title with 7983 points. Estonia’s Indrek Turi secured the silver medal with 7864 points, while Latvia’s Atis …
U23 European Championships Amsterdam 2001
André Niklaus won the men’s decathlon at the 2001 European Athletics U23 Championships in Amsterdam, scoring 8042 points to take gold for Germany. Finland’s Jaakko Ojaniemi finished second with 7907 points, while Italy’s William Frullani …
U23 European Championships Erfurt 2005
A Russian one ‐two highlighted the men’s decathlon at the 2005 European Athletics U23 Championships in Erfurt. Aleksei Drozdov claimed the European U23 title with an impressive 8196 points, with compatriot Aleksei Sysoyev taking silver …
U23 European Championships Göteborg 1999
Attila Zsivoczky delivered a dominant decathlon performance at the 1999 European Athletics U23 Championships in Göteborg, winning the title with 8379 points. The Hungarian finished well clear of Germany’s Boris Kawohl, who took silver with …
U23 European Championships Turku 1997
The first ‐ever European Athletics U23 Championships were held in Turku in 1997, marking the beginning of a new era for Europe’s leading young athletes. Germany’s Klaus Isekenmeier won the historic men’s decathlon title with 7926 …
U23 European Championships Debrecen 2007
The men’s decathlon at the 2007 European Athletics U23 Championships in Debrecen was won by Andrei Krauchanka with an impressive 8492 points. Pascal Behrenbruch claimed silver with 8239 points and Arkadi Vasilyev took bronze with 8179, as three …