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Dean Macey's decathlon pictures
The decathlon is two days of gruesome effort over ten events - running, jumping and throwing
Oct 04, 2025
Guido Kratschmer: The Quiet Champion
Guido Kratschmer was a world-class German decathlete known for setting a world record and winning major titles, despite a career frequently disrupted by injuries and missed Olympic opportunities.
Aug 07, 2025
Bruce Jenner: From Basement to Gold
At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Bruce Jenner captured gold in the men’s decathlon, cementing his place in athletic history
Aug 07, 2025
Dan O'Brien: From Setbacks to Olympic Gold
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.
Aug 07, 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
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Simon Poelman: Clash of Greatness and Potential
Simon Poelman's legacy to New Zealand athletics is that of the greatest all round athlete in it's history. His outstanding and, probably, under developed ability at a wide range of events brought him successes at many major events. He is also …
May 06, 2023
Guido Kratschmer: The Quiet Champion
Guido Kratschmer was a world-class German decathlete known for setting a world record and winning major titles, despite a career frequently disrupted by injuries and missed Olympic opportunities.
Aug 07, 2025
Steve Fritz: Twenty Points from Glory
Steve Fritz had finished the best competition of his life, scoring 8644 points, more than Bruce Jenner produced to win the Montreal gold. That got him only fourth place.
Jan 02, 2024
Daley Thompson: The Decathlon Dominator
Daley Thompson is widely regarded as one of the greatest decathletes in history
June 11, 2019
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
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    • So they said
    I tell myself how important and pivotal this moment is, trying to get as much nervous energy as possible, if I feel nervous I know I’m ready compete! - Lewis Church, UK decathlete
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    Janek Salmistu wrote on Oct 23, 2026
    Bryan Clay hit a hurdle and was first disqualified, but the decision was later reversed. He then fouled all three...
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    Gabby Pieraccini wrote on Aug 29, 2026
    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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