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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 …

East Germany, led by Ramona Neubert and Sybille Thiele, were favorites in Sofia, while Bulgaria and the USSR provided strong competition despite key absences.

Thriling contest with surprise winner

A complete history of the US Championships highlights all-time decathlon records and champions, showcasing the nation’s finest performances and winners across the years.

Dan O’Brien won the 1991 US Championships decathlon in New York with 8844 points, finishing well clear of Dave Johnson (8467) and Robert Muzzio (8119) in a no-wind-information (NWI) competition.

Dave Johnson captured the 1990 US Championships decathlon title in Norwalk, defeating Dan O’Brien and Sheldon Blockburger as three of America’s leading decathletes battled for the national crown.

Dave Johnson won the 1989 US Championships decathlon in Houston, claiming the national title ahead of Sheldon Blockburger and Gary Kinder.

The World University Games (formerly known as the Universiade) historical archive highlights all-time decathlon records and champions, celebrating top university athletes and their performances throughout history.

Equal Pentathlon scores, but not equal spot on the podium

Dave Johnson won the 1986 US Championships decathlon in Eugene with 8203 points, finishing ahead of Steve Erickson (8030) and Gary Kinder (7857).

John Sayre won the 1985 US Championships decathlon in Indianapolis with 8381 points, finishing ahead of Mike Ramos (8156) and Tim Bright (8068).

The Commonwealth Games historical archive showcases all-time decathlon records and champions, highlighting the top athletes and most memorable performances throughout history.

The Pan American Games historical archive showcases all-time decathlon records and champions, highlighting standout combined-events performances throughout history.

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Antonio Penalver's 8478 points is the legal performance from that same competition, hence the mark that is recognized as his official PB.