Total points based on personal bests are calculated by adding the points from a decathlete’s personal records in each event. This section lists all totals exceeding 8900 points and contains particularly notable performance data.
The Olympic Games historical archive showcases all-time decathlon records, champions and medal table, highlighting the greatest performances and leading nations throughout Olympic history.
Tom Pappas won the 2006 US Championships decathlon in Indianapolis with 8319 points, while several pre competition favorites including Bryan Clay and Trey Hardee failed to finish.
Andrei Krauchanka came to the Hypomeeting as number ten but left the Mösle as the winner. With 8617 points, he secured 1st place for the first time ahead of the favorites Roman Šebrle and Bryan Clay.