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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
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
Guido Kratschmer: The Quiet Champion
Aug 07, 2025
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
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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
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
    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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    Daniel Urien wrote on Sep 06, 2025
    PV Stepan KEKIN (RUS) 5. 60 04/09/2025 Sankt(Petersburg-RUS 8039 pts
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    Erkki Kiilunen wrote on Aug 18, 2025
    Women's Decathlon World Champioships 2025, Geneva, Ohio, USA 16. -17. 8. 2025 1. Nikki Boon Holland 7451 2. Katie Straus USA 7301 3....
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    Erkki Kiilunen wrote on Aug 04, 2025
    French open female decathlon championships, Thonon-les-Bains 26. -27. 7. 2025 1. Roseva Bidois 7107 12, 53 (-0, 8) - 560...
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    Janek Salmistu wrote on May 31, 2025
    Janis Lusis was a world-class javelin thrower but also good decathlete. After winning the 1962 European Championships in javelin throw...
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