Hans van Alphen from the Netherlands won the decathlon in Götzis with 8519 points after a thrilling duel with Eelco Sintnicolaas, with a narrow margin of just 13 points
Eaton’s 2012 win wasn’t just about points - it re-energized global interest in the decathlon and reminded everyone that the event demands speed, strength, endurance, and mental resilience in equal measure.