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Fair Decathlon Model. Part 8: The B Parameter – Where Should Zero Points Begin?
Part 8 takes the Fair Decathlon Model into its deepest territory yet, examining B — the parameter that determines where scoring reaches zero. Using 10, 720 complete performances with totals below 7000 points, this analysis tests whether the …
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Fair Decathlon Model. Part 1: Are the Current Decathlon Scoring Tables Properly Balanced?
The Fair Decathlon Model (FDM) examines whether the current decathlon scoring tables are properly balanced. Using data from 21 seasons between 1985 and 2025, the model proposes revised scoring coefficients based on elite decathlete performances.
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Fair Decathlon Model. Part 9: What Should a Decathlon Scoring Table Actually Measure?
After completing the zero ‐point audit in Part 8, the Fair Decathlon Model now turns to a deeper question: what should a decathlon scoring table actually measure? Part 9 explores why performances cannot be separated from the two ‐day …
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Fair Decathlon Model. Part 7: Can Decathlon Calibrate Itself?
This article asks whether the decathlon’s own performance data can provide enough information to calibrate a fair scoring system without relying primarily on elite athletes. Using 27, 741 complete decathlons—and a separate dataset excluding all …

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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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    Gabby Pieraccini wrote on Aug 29, 2026 23:11
    To respond to Richard's point, women now use the correct version of the decathlon, as per the national and world...
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    Richard Crawford wrote on Aug 28, 2026 21:11
    Bravo, Rafał! There are a lot of interesting ideas in this article. Here are a couple of random thoughts: In...
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    Sonnemann,Gunther wrote on Aug 16, 2026
    Hallo Rafal , die 1500m-Wertung sowohl nach NBl als alle anderen Wertugen hat für diese Strecke immer einen Kompromiss inne....
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    Rafał Snoch wrote on Aug 15, 2026
    Gunther, wenn ich deine Tabelle richtig verstehe, sieht die NBL-Wertung für Eaton so aus: A. Eaton * 100 m –...
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