Men’s decathlon statistics

Men’s decathlon statistics and performance data

Men’s decathlon statistics are based on world-class performances and structured long-term performance data.

Decathlon 2000 provides a comprehensive archive of men’s combined events rankings and performance statistics, covering results across all levels of competition.

Updated after each major combined events competition, the archive tracks the evolution of the sport through verified results and historical continuity over time.

Explore the data to identify performance patterns, compare athletes, and analyze the development of combined events across different seasons and eras.

This section serves as a structured statistical reference for men’s decathlon results at every level of performance.

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Men’s national decathlon records
National decathlon records highlight the best performances ever achieved by athletes from each country, reflecting the global depth and diversity of the discipline.
June 11, 2026
All-time decathlon individual event lists
Here is a compilation of individual event marks achieved in decathlon competitions, covering nearly all statistics since 1958. The dataset focuses on performances in decathlons with total scores of at least 7200 points each year.
June 02, 2026
Decathlon world best progression by event
This page shows the progression of decathlon world best performances by event over time. It highlights how top results in each discipline have improved across different eras.
June 02, 2026
All-time decathlon ranking after each event
Here is a unique compilation titled “Decathlon Ranking After Each Event. ” It shows how the rankings of individual decathletes change throughout the same competition and can also be used as a guide for predicting final scores at various stages …
June 02, 2026
All-time decathlon ranking by category
Here is a compilation of decathlon total score rankings by event categories such as running, jumping, and throwing. It covers the last 60 years and includes all results without restrictions, including marks achieved in competitions with DNFs.
June 02, 2026
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Men’s decathlon top 10 individual events（>7000 points）
Top 10 per decathlon event: lists the best 10 performances in each event across all decathlons with a total score of at least 7000 points.
May 31, 2026
Men’s national decathlon records
National decathlon records highlight the best performances ever achieved by athletes from each country, reflecting the global depth and diversity of the discipline.
June 11, 2026
Total 10 best decathlons
The total points from a decathlete’s 10 best decathlons is a key statistic, highlighting athletes with 82000+ points across their top 10 performances.
May 31, 2026
Men’s decathlon all-time best performances
Men’s decathlon all-time best performances — a list of all results scoring 8500 points or more.
May 31, 2026
Men’s decathlon world record progression
The world records officially ratified by the IAAF. Estonian athlete Aleksander Kolmpere was the first official decathlon world record holder.
Apr 11, 2026
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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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    Janek Salmistu wrote on May 05, 2026
    Jens Schulze wrote in his notes: On July 19, 1981, I took part in a 30-minute decathlon competition in Leiden,...
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    Janek Salmistu wrote on Apr 24, 2026
    Men’s decathlon all-time list - performers over 7500 points, updated. You are welcome!
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    DEMENEGAS GEORGE wrote on Apr 23, 2026
    I want the list for all decathletes over 7. 500 all time in world. . Thanks
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    Janek Salmistu wrote on Apr 12, 2026
    Johannes Erm is an Estonian decathlete competing at the international elite level in combined events. He has represented Estonia at...
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