Arthur Abele of Germany won the 2016 Ratingen decathlon with 8605 points, finishing ahead of compatriot Kai Kazmirek (8323) and the Netherlands' Pelle Rietveld (7659).
Decathletes train and compete intensely across multiple disciplines over two days, requiring exceptional endurance and versatility, yet often receive far less media recognition than they deserve.
I tell myself how important and pivotal this moment is, trying to get as much nervous energy as possible, if I feel nervous I know I’m ready compete! - Lewis Church, UK decathlete