Decathletes train and compete intensely across multiple disciplines over two days, requiring exceptional endurance and versatility, yet often receive far less media recognition than they deserve.
Almost 40 years ago in Los Angeles (during XXIII Olympiade) only five points appeared to be the difference between Gold and Silver medalists at women’s Heptathlon…..
Eugene Martineau was a two-time Olympic decathlete from the Netherlands, a national champion, and a consistent world-class performer with a career best over 8200 points.
Ashton and Brianne Eaton interrupting their honeymoon for the Decastar in Talence. Renaud Lavillenie attempting to break the pole vault world record in decathlon.
The Decathlon's nice in that you get to know the other athletes. It's almost like everyone helps each other out. We're all out there trying to win, but at the same time there's a friendship there too. It's always fun going to meets and catching up with the other guys - Tom Pappas