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6347 points: Leo Neugebauer breaks German heptathlon record
A few months after his decathlon record, Leo Neugebauer also broke the 22-year-old German indoor record in the heptathlon
Mar 10, 2024
An iconic European all-rounder Kurt Bendlin has died
IN MEMORIAM - Kurt Bendlin (1943 – 2024)
Sep 03, 2024
Andre Niklaus
Andre Niklaus is double U23 European champion (2001, 2003) and he won gold medal at the World Indoor Championships in Moscow 2006.
Mar 31, 2024
Arthur Abele
Arthur Abele captured a truly special moment in his career when he won the gold medal at the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, triumphing in front of a jubilant home crowd with a memorable total of 8431 points.
Sep 06, 2025
Christian Schenk
Christian Schenk was not sure he was the World`s Greatest Athlete after winning the Olympic gold medal in the decathlon in Seoul 1988
Apr 03, 2024
Christian Schenk: One Leap, One Title, One Legend
Christian Schenk's personal best was 8500 points, achieved in August 1993 in Stuttgart.
May 15, 2023
Decathlon - very demanding event
July 03, 2023
Dennis Leyckes
Dennis Leyckes - World U20 Champion in men's decathlon in Santiago 2000
Apr 12, 2024
Dennis Leyckes won Ratingen title
June 28, 2004
European Championships Berlin 2018
24th European Athletics Championships were held in Berlin 2018
Aug 08, 2018
European Championships München 2002
18th European Athletics Championships were held in München 2002
Aug 25, 2010
European Championships München 2022
25th European Athletics Championships were held in München 2022
Aug 16, 2022
European Championships Stuttgart 1986
14th European Athletics Championships were held in Stuttgart 1986
Aug 25, 2010
European Cup Combined Events A Final Krefeld 1985
Apr 14, 2024
European Cup Combined Events Final Bonn 1973
Apr 16, 2024
European Cup Combined Events Final Dresden 1979
Apr 15, 2024
European Cup Combined Events Super League Lage 1996
Sep 06, 2020
Frank Busemann
Frank Busemann won an Olympic silver medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. German Sportspersonality of the Year 1996.
Apr 03, 2024
German Men’s Decathlon All-Time List
German men’s decathlon all-time list up to 8000 points. Leading the German men’s decathlon all-time list is Leo Neugebauer, who set the national record with a stunning 8961 points performance at the 2024 NCAA Championships in Eugene.
June 22, 2025
German Men’s Heptathlon All-Time List
German men’s heptathlon all-time list up to 5800 points
Mar 08, 2025
Guido Kratschmer
Guido Kratschmer won an Olympic silver medal at the Montreal Olympic Games in 1976. German Sportspersonality of the Year 1980.
Aug 07, 2025
Guido Kratschmer: The Quiet Champion
Aug 07, 2025
Interview with Pascal Behrenbruch, Talence 2010
Sep 21, 2010
Jan Felix Knobel
Apr 12, 2024
Jürgen Hingsen
In the early 80s Jürgen Hingsen set three World records with 8741, 8825 and 8832 points
Apr 07, 2024
Jürgen Hingsen: The Shadow of Greatness
This story captures Jürgen Hingsen’s incredible achievements and records while highlighting the recurring theme of being overshadowed by Daley Thompson
Aug 07, 2025
Kai Kazmirek
Kai Kazmirek claimed victory in the 2013 European U23 Championships. His personal best is 8580 points in the decathlon, set at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games. Overall winner of the IAAF Combined Events Challenge in 2016 and 2021.
Sep 06, 2025
Klaus Isekenmeier
Klaus Isekenmeier's personal best in the decathlon is 8310 points, achieved in Ratingen 1997
Apr 13, 2024
Klaus Isekenmeier's Olympic dream over
June 27, 2004
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, …
Sep 21, 2025
Manuel Eitel
Manuel Eitel joined SSV Ulm 1846 in 2013, where he trained under coach Christopher Hellmann. In 2014, he set a new German U18 decathlon record in Bernhausen, surpassing the previous record held by Jan Felix Knobel.
Sep 26, 2025
Mathias Brugger
In 2011, Mathias Brugger earned silver in decathlon at the European U20 Championships in Tallinn with 7853 points. At the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland, Mathias Brugger scored 6126 points, earning bronze.
Oct 04, 2025
Michael Schrader
Michael Schrader won the silver medal at the World Championships in Moscow 2013, becoming the first German decathlete to make it to the podium at the World Championships since Frank Busemann took the bronze medal in Athens 1997.
Oct 06, 2025
Mike Maczey
Mike Maczey represented Germany at its highest level - national champion twice, Olympic competitor, and placed in the top eight at European Championships. At Götzis 2000 he posted his lifetime best - 8461 points.
Apr 11, 2024
Niklas Kaul
Niklas Kaul set a World record with U20 implements of 8435 points when winning the decathlon at the European Championships in Grosseto 2017. He became the youngest decathlon World champion in history at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in …
Sep 21, 2025
Niklas Kaul became the youngest decathlon world champion in history
Oct 05, 2019
No Olympics for Andre Niklaus
July 06, 2004
Norman Müller
Apr 13, 2024
Olympic Games Berlin 1936
Apr 04, 2008
Olympic Games München 1972
Apr 06, 2018
Pascal Behrenbruch
Pascal Behrenbruch clinched the gold medal at the 2012 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki with a personal best of 8558 points
Sep 09, 2025
Paul Meier
At the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart, Paul Meier captured the bronze medal with a personal best score of 8548 points. On 30 April 2004, he married high jumper Heike Henkel. They have a daughter, Marlene Meier.
Aug 31, 2025
Preview: European Championships Berlin 2018
Aug 03, 2018
Ratingen 1997
June 14, 2025
Ratingen 1998
Aug 31, 2010
Ratingen 1999
June 04, 2006
Ratingen 2000
June 04, 2006
Ratingen 2001
June 04, 2006
Ratingen 2002
June 04, 2006
Ratingen 2003
June 04, 2006
Ratingen 2004
Aug 31, 2010
Ratingen 2005
June 04, 2006
Ratingen 2006
July 05, 2006
Ratingen 2007
June 19, 2007
Ratingen 2008
June 23, 2008
Ratingen 2009
June 26, 2009
Ratingen 2010
Sep 11, 2010
Ratingen 2011
Decathlon was won by Larbi Bourrada of Algeria, who set a new African record with a score of 8302 points
June 09, 2012
Ratingen 2012
Aug 31, 2013
Ratingen 2013
June 27, 2013
Ratingen 2014
Ratingen 2014 competition took place on June 28–29, under challenging weather - decathletes battled through cold, rain, and wind conditions
Jan 29, 2015
Ratingen 2015
July 14, 2015
Ratingen 2016
June 27, 2016
Ratingen 2017
Aug 03, 2017
Ratingen 2018
June 18, 2018
Ratingen 2019
June 30, 2019
Ratingen 2021
June 24, 2021
Ratingen 2022
June 16, 2023
Ratingen 2023
June 18, 2023
Ratingen 2024
June 23, 2024
Ratingen Mehrkampf decathlon records and winners of all-time
A complete history of the Ratingen Mehrkampf celebrates all-time decathlon records and champions, showcasing the event’s finest performances and winners throughout the years.
Aug 23, 2025
Rico Freimuth
Rico Freimuth is a World Championship medalist, winning silver in 2017 and bronze in 2015. Finished 6th at the 2012 London Olympics, where Ashton Eaton set the world record. Overall winner of the IAAF Combined Events Challenge in 2014 and 2017.
Sep 04, 2025
Siegfried Wentz
Siegfried Wentz achieved a personal best of 8762 points in Bernhausen (5 June 1983), which at the time made him third on the world all-time list
July 26, 2025
Stefan Drews
In 2006, Stefan Drews delivered a career ‐defining performance, amassing a personal best of 8233 points at the Ratingen. This remarkable feat secured him the German national title and propelled him to a 7th ‐place finish at the …
Sep 09, 2025
Stefan Schmid
Stefan Schmid, born in 1970 in Würzburg, was a leading German decathlete during the 1990s and early 2000s. He reached a personal best of 8485 points in 2000, the same year he placed ninth at the Sydney Olympics. His career was not without …
Sep 20, 2025
The Unbreakable Spirit of Kurt Bendlin
Kurt Bendlin, a gifted German decathlete, overcame multiple injuries and personal tragedy to set a world record in 1967, and despite repeated setbacks, made several comebacks throughout his career.
Aug 07, 2025
Till Steinforth
With a PB of 6388 points, Till Steinforth set a German national heptathlon record and earned bronze at the 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn
Oct 10, 2025
Torsten Voss
Torsten Voss has won gold medal at the World Championships in Roma 1987. In 1981, he claimed silver at the European U20 Championships, and in 1982 set a junior world record in decathlon with 8397 points.
Apr 06, 2024
Triumph for Arthur Abele in Ratingen
June 18, 2007
U20 European Championships Cottbus 1985
8th edition of the biennial European U20 Athletics Championships
Apr 27, 2024
U20 European Championships Duisburg 1973
2nd edition of the European U20 Athletics Championships
Apr 27, 2024
U23 European Championships Erfurt 2005
The 5th European Athletics U23 Championships were held in Erfurt, Germany (2005)
June 04, 2006
Universiade Duisburg 1989
Apr 28, 2024
Uwe Freimuth
Uwe Freimuth's PB 8792 points, achieved in 1984 - making him the East German national record holder at the time. He was a four-time national champion.
July 26, 2025
World Championships Berlin 2009
Trey Hardee's victory in the decathlon at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin marked a significant milestone in his career. Competing in the Olympic Stadium, Hardee achieved a personal best of 8790 points, securing the gold medal and setting …
Aug 12, 2025
World Championships Stuttgart 1993
Aug 25, 2010
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