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Yang Chuan-kwang was the first and, so far, only decathlon world record holder from outside Europe and the United States

From 8000 to 9000 points

Ramil Ganiyev holds the Uzbekistan national record in decathlon with 8445 points from his performance in Athens 1997. Also holds the indoor heptathlon record for Uzbekistan with 5918 points scored in Sofia 1990.

Rafer Johnson, a multi-sport high school star who rose from poverty and discrimination, became one of the greatest decathletes in history, ultimately winning Olympic gold in 1960 after a dramatic final event against C.K. Yang.

National decathlon records highlight the best performances ever achieved by athletes from each country, showcasing the global depth and diversity of this demanding discipline.

The World Records which were officially ratified by the IAAF. Estonian Aleksander Kolmpere was the first official Decathlon World Record holder.

This project presents comprehensive all ‐time rankings of track and field athletes, evaluating their careers using criteria inspired by Track & Field News world rankings ‐ honors, records, consistency, and head ‐to ‐head …

Ashton and Brianne Eaton interrupting their honeymoon for the Decastar in Talence. Renaud Lavillenie attempting to break the pole vault world record in decathlon.

Rafer Johnson was one of the greatest decathletes in history and an extraordinary figure both on and off the track

Chinese men’s decathlon all-time list up to 7700 points