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Gernot Kellermayr is the Austrian decathlon record holder

In 1997, Estonian sports enthusiasts founded the Erki Nool Fan Club, and about 200 members of this group accompany him to the various international competitions in which he participates. Erki won an Olympic gold medal at the Sydney Olympic Games …

Dan O’Brien’s journey - from dramatic setbacks like missing the 1992 Olympics to dominating world championships and securing Olympic gold - cements his legacy as one of the greatest decathletes ever.

Mikk Pahapill won heptathlon gold at the 2009 European Indoor Championships with 6362 points. Remarkably, he established PBs in all seven disciplines, including a 7.97 m long jump, achieving historic status in indoor combined events.

U23 European Championships’ complete history highlights all-time records and winners, showcasing the best young talents and standout performances throughout the years.

Kyle Garland recently set a new personal best of 8869 points in the decathlon at the 2025 USATF. At the 2022 USA Combined Events Championships in Fayetteville, Kyle Garland tallied 8720 points, breaking the NCAA decathlon record.

The traditions of Bulgarian decathlon stars during XX century were longlive and deserved some respect and good memories...

Coach and the athlete must be very careful on how they distribute the volume and intensity in their training cycles

World-class statistics are a vital part of elite decathlon. Without the numbers, it's hard to truly follow the event. That's our specialty.

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.

Since 1922, 38 decathlon world records have been set - 8 at the Olympics, with the last in 1984—but score comparisons over time are difficult due to multiple changes in the points tables.

Decathletes, who compete across throwing, jumping, and running events with strong results, deserve full recognition as real athletes alongside specialists like shot putters and long ‐distance runners. It highlights the demanding nature of …