The 2012 Ratingen decathlon was won by Germany's Jan Felix Knobel with 8228 points, ahead of Cuba's Yordani Garcia (8005) and Junior Diaz (7735), after Larbi Bourrada's higher score of 8332 points was later disqualified due to doping.
German men’s decathlon all-time list up to 8000 points. Leading the German men’s decathlon all-time list is Leo Neugebauer, who set the national record with a stunning 8961 points performance at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Eugene.
After an exciting competition in the best conditions and a great atmosphere, the reigning world champion Trey Hardee celebrated his first victory at the traditional Hypomeeting in Götzis with a best performance of 8689 points
The 2013 Ratingen decathlon was won by Germany's Pascal Behrenbruch with 8514 points, narrowly defeating compatriot Rico Freimuth (8488), while Jan Felix Knobel completed an all-German podium with 8396 points.
A complete history of the Ratingen Mehrkampf celebrates all-time decathlon records and champions, showcasing the event’s finest performances and winners throughout the years.
The U20 World Championships historical archive showcases all-time decathlon records and champions, highlighting the most promising young athletes and their standout performances throughout history.
Manuel Eitel joined SSV Ulm 1846 in 2013, where he trained under coach Christopher Hellmann. In 2014, he set a new German U18 decathlon record in Bernhausen, surpassing the previous record held by Jan Felix Knobel.