Swiss athlete Simon Ehammer smashes the heptathlon world record with a phenomenal 6670 points, claiming gold at the World Indoor Championships in Toruń. His performance surpasses Ashton Eaton’s long-standing record from 2012.
Full results of World Indoor Championships Toruń 2026
"It’s incredible to take part in a competition where a world record was set. I thought no one could surpass Eaton’s result, but Simon is an outstanding athlete and an even better person. We’ve known each other for a long time, and hopefully we’ll remain friends in the future. His record makes me want to push myself even harder." - Kyle Garland
"Seeing a world record gives everyone a new boost. When you see Simon doing it, it makes everyone think that maybe we can do the same. He’s pushing the event forward, I’m truly happy for him." - Heath Baldwin