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Francisco Javier Benet
Francisco Javier Benet (0)
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Date of birth: 25 March 1968 |
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| Personal bests | ||
| 100 m | 10,72 (+2.9) | Alhama de Murcia 1998 |
| Long jump | 7.67 (+3.3) | Castellón de la Plana 1999 |
| Shot put | 14.57 | Alhama de Murcia 1998 |
| High jump | 2.04 | Tallinn 1996 |
| 400 m | 48,10 | Alhama de Murcia 1998 |
| 110 m hurdles | 13,80 (+2.3) | Salamanca 1999 |
| Discus throw | 46.12 | Alhama de Murcia 1998 |
| Pole vault | 5.05i | Madrid 1998 |
| Javelin throw | 65.37 | Alhama de Murcia 1998 |
| 1500 m | 4.19,38 | Alhama de Murcia 1992 |
| Total | 8759 | |
| Total 10 best decathlons | 81927 | |
| Decathlons over 8000 points (9) | |||||
| Pts | Results | 1st day | 2nd day | P | Venue |
| 8034 W |
11,15 - 7.31 - 13.25 - 1.97 - 49,87 - 14,33 - 44.10 - 4.70 - 62.96 - 4.27,80 |
3994 | 4040 | 2 | Alhama de Murcia 1994 |
| 8294 W |
10,80 - 7.54 - 13.71 - 2.01 - 49,39 - 14,13 - 45.74 - 4.80 - 61.70 - 4.33,22 |
4218 | 4076 | 1 | Alhama de Murcia 1996 |
| 8165 | 11,03 - 7.35 - 13.58 - 2.04 - 49,35 - 14,18 - 45.88 - 4.70 - 61.68 - 4.35,78 |
4140 | 4025 | 2 | Tallinn 1996 |
| 8107 | 10,95 - 7.30 - 13.91 - 1.98 - 48,67 - 14,36 - 44.30 - 4.80 - 59.44 - 4.36,04 |
4143 | 3964 | 19 | Atlanta 1996 |
| 8322 | 10,80 - 7.60 - 13.72 - 2.02 - 48,50 - 14,05 - 41.98 - 4.90 - 62.18 - 4.34,69 |
4284 | 4038 | 1 | Alhama de Murcia 1997 |
| 8526 | 10,72 - 7.45 - 14.57 - 1.92 - 48,10 - 13,83 - 46.12 - 5.00 - 65.37 - 4.26,81 |
4244 | 4282 | 1 | Alhama de Murcia 1998 |
| 8000 | 10,97 - 7.23 - 14.16 - 1.89 - 48,49 - 14,17 - 42.71 - 4.60 - 64.64 - 4.42,58 |
4065 | 3935 | 2 | Bressanone 1998 |
| 8357 v. |
10,80 - 7.67 - 14.30 - 1.94 - 48,70 - 13,91 - 43.58 - 5.00 - 64.16 - 4.42,15 |
4255 | 4102 | 1 | Castellón de la Plana 1999 |
| 8175 | 11,12 - 7.24 - 13.83 - 1.92 - 48,38 - 14,22 - 44.59 - 5.00 - 64.05 - 4.34,27 |
4045 | 4130 | 4 | Prague 1999 |
| Heptathlons over 6000 points (1) | |||
| 6044 | 7,02 - 7.33 - 14.41 - 2.02 - 7,88 - 4.60 - 2.37,75 | 8 | Valencia 1998 |
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Spanish Men’s Heptathlon All-Time List
Spanish men’s heptathlon all-time list up to 5600 points
Spanish Men’s Decathlon All-Time List
Spanish men’s decathlon all-time list up to 7600 points. Francisco Javier Benet leads the Spanish men’s decathlon all-time list with a national record of 8526 points, achieved in Alhama de Murcia in May 1998.
Alhama de Murcia 1997
Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1997 is remembered for its exceptional performances. It contributed to the rich history of the decathlon as one of the most challenging and prestigious events in track and field athletics.
Alhama de Murcia 1996
Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1996 is remembered for the remarkable performance of Francisco Javier Benet, who achieved a personal best of 8294 points.
Olympic Games Atlanta 1996
Dan O'Brien had famously missed the 1992 Olympics due to a failed pole vault in the U.S. trials, but redeemed himself in Atlanta by taking the gold. His Olympic victory was seen as the final crowning achievement in a legendary career.
European Championships Helsinki 1994
16th European Athletics Championships were held in Helsinki 1994
Olympic Games Barcelona 1992
Robert Zmelík wasn’t unbeatable in every meet, but in Barcelona 1992, nobody else combined consistency, peak fitness, and mental resilience as well as he did. That’s why, on that stage, he was the best.