Hans van Alphen from the Netherlands won the decathlon in Götzis with 8519 points after a thrilling duel with Eelco Sintnicolaas, with a narrow margin of just 13 points
A complete history of the Götzis Hypomeeting highlights all-time decathlon records and champions, honoring the event’s most remarkable performances and winners over the years.
A complete history of Talence Decastar showcases all-time decathlon records and champions, celebrating the event’s greatest performances and winners through the years.
World men’s decathlon all-time list. Discover the names, numbers, and stories of the men who have pushed the limits of the decathlon - all the way up to 8400 points.
National decathlon records highlight the best performances ever achieved by athletes from each country, showcasing the global depth and diversity of this demanding discipline.
The discipline and training applied by decathletes have always been regarded by me as the ultimate in athletic dedication. Whilst it is of course always a huge honour for any decathlete to achieve the ultimate status of World Champion, I cannot help but regard all those who dedicate themselves to this most gruelling of athletic disciplines as Champions - unknown person