The decathlon was historically dominated by athletes from the United States, the Nordic countries (especially Finland), and later the Soviet bloc. France had very little tradition of success in combined events. Ignace Heinrich became one of the
Romain Barras became Decathlon European Champion in Barcelona 2010. Barras was only the fourth French decathlon champion in European history, following Ignace Heinrich (1950), Christian Plaziat (1990), and Alain Blondel (1994) Post
European Championships’ full history showcases all-time records, winners, and the medal table, celebrating the continent’s greatest performances and leading nations over the years.