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In the early days the decathlon was sometimes completed in a single day, but sometimes also spread over three days. The timing situation in each particular case can be worked out from the relevant given dates. Throughout, the ensuing statistics …

You also feel a sense of injustice when world records from professionals are compared with the world records from participants of the multi events?

Ashton Eaton stunned the field in Beijing, setting a new world record of 9045 points to win decathlon gold at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics.

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 …

Hubert Trościanka made history at the European U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland, becoming the first athlete ever to surpass 8500 points in the U20 decathlon - rewarded with a new world record.

Alhama de Murcia decathlon of 1998 is remembered for its high-caliber performances and the setting of national records: Sebastian Chmara's Polish record and Francisco Javier Benet's Spanish record.

Karel Tilga set a meeting record of 8482 points, breaking the old Multistars record of 8390 held by Andrei Krauchanka since 2013. Tilga's performance gave him the Olympic qualifying mark ahead of time.

Germany’s Leo Neugebauer won his first world decathlon title at the 2025 Tokyo Championships with 8804 points.

Hans van Alphen won and has now a personal best total of 8818 points, showing the best shape of his life

Interview with Colombian decathlon record holder José Gregorio Lemos (7913p, Barranquilla 2018)