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Two Days, Ten Events, One Goal - all about combined events

A decathlon is not ten separate events. It is one competition, unfolding over two days, with one clock running from the first start to the final finish. Part 10 of the Fair Decathlon Model asks what happens when we look at the decathlon this way …

The multi event athlete must possess or attain the following characteristics in order to be successful

The publication of the first article in the Fair Decathlon Model (FDM) series has already sparked an interesting discussion within the combined events community.

The Principles Behind Decathlon Scoring Tables: What Should a Scoring System Actually Measure?

After completing the zero ‐point audit in Part 8, the Fair Decathlon Model now turns to a deeper question: what should a decathlon scoring table actually measure? Part 9 explores why performances cannot be separated from the two ‐day …

If Honolulu's Bryan Clay had all his personal-best marks in the same meet, he would break the world decathlon scoring record.

Nathaniel sent me an e-mail and here is his message to all readers of Decathlon 2000.

Steve Fritz had finished the best competition of his life, scoring 8644 points, more than Bruce Jenner produced to win the Montreal gold. That got him only fourth place.

A little summary and interview how to find reversal after your sports career. Alex Folacci talks about his experience and gives recommendations.

Damian Warner, the decathlete who surprised the World by coming from nowhere to finish 5th at the London Olympics (2012).