The decathlon demands perfection - not just brilliance. It's not just a test of skill, but of resilience. Every great decathlete carries a story of heartbreak, not just victory. That’s what makes this event so deeply human and compelling.
The young Estonian athlete Rasmus Roosleht delivered a great performance across seven events, showing particular strength in shot put (over 16 m) and solid results in sprints and jumps.
East Germany, led by Ramona Neubert and Sybille Thiele, were favorites in Sofia, while Bulgaria and the USSR provided strong competition despite key absences.
Spanish men’s decathlon all-time list up to 7600 points. Francisco Javier Benet leads the Spanish men’s decathlon all-time list with a national record of 8526 points, achieved in Alhama de Murcia in May 1998.