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In the early 80s Jürgen Hingsen set three World records with 8741, 8825 and 8832 points

Grigori Degtyaryov is the Russian decathlon record holder with 8698 points

Rafer Johnson, a multi-sport high school star who rose from poverty and discrimination, became one of the greatest decathletes in history, ultimately winning Olympic gold in 1960 after a dramatic final event against C.K. Yang.

This story captures Jürgen Hingsen’s incredible achievements and records while highlighting the recurring theme of being overshadowed by Daley Thompson

Daley Thompson is widely regarded as one of the greatest decathletes in history

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.

Peyton Bair’s 6503 points was a record-setting collegiate heptathlon performance at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, placing him sixth all-time worldwide.

World record! Roman Šebrle was the first man to score over 9000 points.

Dan O'Brien setting a world record of 8891 points - beating Olympic champion Robert Zmelik by over 500 points

38th European Athletics Indoor Championships - Sander Aae Skotheim breaks the European heptathlon record

Daley Thompson might have dominated British decathlon, but indoors Tim Duckworth was the best Brit of all time. He set the British indoor heptathlon record of 6188 points at the NCAA Indoor Championships in 2018.

Eelco Sintnicolaas won gold medal with a new personal best and national record score of 6372 at the World Indoor Championhips in Göteborg 2013

Leonel Suarez won an Olympic bronze medal twice: at the Beijing Olympic Games (2008) and at the London Olympic Games (2012). He holds Cuban national record for the decathlon with 8654 points. Winner of the 2011 IAAF Combined Events Challenge.

Thomas van der Plaetsen won gold medal at the European Championships in Amsterdam 2016. With 6259 points, he equals the Belgian heptathlon record set by Jente Hauttekeete.

In the early days the decathlon was sometimes completed in a single day, but sometimes also spread over three days. The timing situation in each particular case can be worked out from the relevant given dates. Throughout, the ensuing statistics …

Damian Warner is the Canadian decathlon record holder. He was the 4th decathlete ever to break the 9000 ‐point barrier. He won Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games, setting an Olympic record of 9018 points. Damian Warner won the 2019 IAAF …