Niklas Kaul captured decathlon gold at the 2019 World Championships in Athletics in Doha with a total of 8691 points, sealing victory with a strong final event.

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The discipline and training applied by decathletes have always been regarded by me as the ultimate in athletic dedication. Whilst it is of course always a huge honour for any decathlete to achieve the ultimate status of World Champion, I cannot help but regard all those who dedicate themselves to this most gruelling of athletic disciplines as Champions - unknown person

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Janek Salmistu wrote on May 05, 2026

Jens Schulze wrote in his notes: On July 19, 1981, I took part in a 30-minute decathlon competition in Leiden,...

Janek Salmistu wrote on Apr 24, 2026

Men’s decathlon all-time list - performers over 7500 points, updated. You are welcome!

DEMENEGAS GEORGE wrote on Apr 23, 2026

I want the list for all decathletes over 7. 500 all time in world. . Thanks

Janek Salmistu wrote on Apr 12, 2026

Johannes Erm is an Estonian decathlete competing at the international elite level in combined events. He has represented Estonia at...

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