Ulm hosted the 1987 West German Decathlon Championships on 12–13 June, where Michael Neugebauer secured the national title with 8060 points. His 249-point winning margin left Karl-Heinz Fichtner in silver medal position, with Stephan Kallenberg completing the podium. Gerald Borchert led the separate J classification with 7831 points.
I tell myself how important and pivotal this moment is, trying to get as much nervous energy as possible, if I feel nervous I know I’m ready compete! - Lewis Church, UK decathlete
Decathlon 2000 recommends: Coaching Book by Harry Marra