Erki Nool’s standout performance in Budapest marked a defining moment in his career, while closely matched efforts by Hämäläinen, Lobodin, Magnusson, Šebrle and Dvorak underscored how fiercely competitive the field was.

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World Championships Athens 1997

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Olympic Games Atlanta 1996

Dan O'Brien had famously missed the 1992 Olympics due to a failed pole vault in the U.S. trials, but redeemed himself in Atlanta by taking the gold. His Olympic victory was seen as the final crowning achievement in a legendary career.

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World Championships Göteborg 1995

Dan O'Brien clinched his third consecutive World Championship decathlon title

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European Championships Helsinki 1994

16th European Athletics Championships were held in Helsinki 1994

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World Championships Stuttgart 1993

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Olympic Games Barcelona 1992

Robert Zmelík wasn’t unbeatable in every meet, but in Barcelona 1992, nobody else combined consistency, peak fitness, and mental resilience as well as he did. That’s why, on that stage, he was the best.

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World Championships Tokyo 1991

This victory marked Dan O’Brien’s first world championship title - his international breakthrough and a pivotal launchpad for his historic multi-year dominance in decathlon

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European Championships Split 1990

15th European Athletics Championships were held in Split 1990

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Olympic Games Seoul 1988

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World Championships Roma 1987

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European Championships Stuttgart 1986

14th European Athletics Championships were held in Stuttgart 1986

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Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984