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Munich Olympic’72 Pentathlon – thrilling story with unexpected end
One of the most exciting and unpredicted event of athletic program of XX Olympic Games in Munich 1972 was the women’s Pentathlon. The people of the host country – West Germany – were keen to see the second victory of their local hero …
Interview with Colombian decathlon record holder José Gregorio Lemos
Interview with Colombian decathlon record holder José Gregorio Lemos (7913p, Barranquilla 2018)
Leo Neugebauer
Leo Neugebauer has broken the 39 ‐years old German decathlon record. He scored 8836 points at the NCAA Division Championships in Austin, Texas (2023). Year later he won second consecutive men’s decathlon title at the NCAA in Eugene, …
Markus Rooth
Markus Rooth won gold medal at the U23 European Championships in Espoo 2023. He won the gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the decathlon, the first gold medal for Norway in this event since 1920.
Sven Roosen
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 …
Ken Mullings
Two records, one incredible athlete. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ken Mullings set a new Bahamian decathlon record with 8226 points, finishing 13th. Bahamian national record in the men’s indoor heptathlon also belongs to Ken Mullings with 6340 …
Erki Nool lost two decathlon-related records
During this season, Estonian decathlon record holder Erki Nool lost two decathlon-related records to his countrymen
An iconic European all-rounder Kurt Bendlin has died
IN MEMORIAM - Kurt Bendlin (1943 – 2024)
Rafer Johnson’s story is one of athletic brilliance, moral courage, and lifelong service
Rafer Johnson was one of the greatest decathletes in history and an extraordinary figure both on and off the track