Search results: Men’s decathlon

One of the most exciting and unpredicted event of athletic program of XX Olympic Games in Munich 1972 was the women’s Pentathlon. The people of the host country – West Germany – were keen to see the second victory of their local hero …

August 3-4, 2024 - Geneva, Ohio, Spire Institute

Equal Pentathlon scores, but not equal spot on the podium

Sven Roosen finished 4th in the decathlon at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, setting a new Dutch national record of 8607 points. Pure heart, grit, and greatness. This is only the beginning ‐ the world better watch out, because Sven is …

Two records, one incredible athlete. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ken Mullings set a new Bahamian decathlon record with 8226 points, finishing 13th. Bahamian national record in the men’s indoor heptathlon also belongs to Ken Mullings with 6340 …

The first man over 9000 points in history - with an anniversary

One of the most consistent and prominent female multi-event athletes of the 20th century, East German Burglinde Pollak left a well-recognized legacy in the history of women’s athletics

24 days after 1st World Champs in Helsinki completed, in Bulgarian Capital Sofia took part 6th European Cup Final of combined events

Here is an interview with retired decathlete and successful businessman Alex Folacci

East Germany, led by Ramona Neubert and Sybille Thiele, were favorites in Sofia, while Bulgaria and the USSR provided strong competition despite key absences.