Edgars Erinš set a new Latvian record while he improved 8312 points. Latvian previous record belonged to Janis Karlivans with 8271 points (Götzis 2007).
Latvia’s Edgars Erinš won the men’s decathlon at the 2010 Fred Kudu Memorial with 7836 points, finishing 247 points ahead of Estonia’s Tarmo Riitmuru. Hendrik Lepik completed the podium with 7301 points, including a 2.10 m high jump.
Men’s national heptathlon records celebrate the top all-around performers from each country, reflecting the remarkable range of talent and dedication found across the world of combined events.
National decathlon records highlight the best performances ever achieved by athletes from each country, reflecting the global depth and diversity of the discipline.
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
Dmitri Karpov wins Götzis 2008 on his fifth appearance with 8504 points, ahead of Aleksei Sysoyev and Aleksandr Pogorelov, after previously finishing second and third.
Eaton’s 2012 win wasn’t just about points - it re-energized global interest in the decathlon and reminded everyone that the event demands speed, strength, endurance, and mental resilience in equal measure.
Kladno TNT-Fortuna meet’s full history features all-time decathlon records and champions, spotlighting the event’s top performances and most celebrated winners through the years.