Dezső Szabó won silver medal at the European Championships in Split 1990. After retiring, Dezső Szabó transitioned into coaching and training. He has served as a coach at MTK Budapest, working with athletes including multi ‐event
Hungarian men’s decathlon all-time list up to 7200 points. At the top of the Hungarian men’s decathlon all-time list is Attila Zsivoczky, who holds the national record with 8554 points, achieved at the Hypo-Meeting in Götzis in 2000.
Erki Nool’s standout performance in Budapest marked a defining moment in his career, while closely matched efforts by Hämäläinen, Lobodin, Magnusson, Šebrle and Dvorak underscored how fiercely competitive the field was.
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.
European Cup Combined Events Super League in Tallinn 1997 is remembered for Roman Šebrle's outstanding performance, which played a crucial role in the Czech Republic's team victory.
Only thing we know how to do..FIGHT! That’s what this decathlon has been for me the whole time, but I wouldn’t have it any other way - Garrett Scantling at the Tokyo Olympics